Site Operations & Warehouse Manager - Airfreight, Oxford District
Client: Leading Logistics Provider
Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 10.06.2025
Expiry Date: 25.07.2025
Job Description:
My client seeks a Site Operations & Warehouse Manager to oversee warehousing and domestic transport within a busy Airfreight and distribution centre. Responsibilities include managing the site and facilities, ensuring logistics solutions are cost-efficient and enhance customer service. The role offers an opportunity to work with an industry leader that values its people and rewards hard work.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage transport administration, planning, and third-party carriers & internal drivers, including inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
* Oversee stock management, staff, and resource allocation.
* Maintain safety standards, housekeeping, and a safe working environment.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a kaizen environment.
* Liaise with internal and external customers, ensuring high-quality standards, accreditation, KPIs, and SLAs are met.
* Ensure health, safety, and welfare regulations are followed and address H&S and maintenance issues.
* Manage quality and environmental standards and coordinate with external contractors and landlords.
* Fulfill security responsibilities as the designated Responsible Person.
Additional Duties
* Plan resources and staff to meet daily operational needs and performance targets.
* Supervise operational staff to ensure timely unloading, storage, picking, packing, and loading activities.
* Maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work; monitor operational costs.
* Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with procedures and regulations.
* Coordinate maintenance and repairs of operational machinery, including security equipment.
* Manage communication between team members, management, customers, and suppliers.
* Oversee domestic transport activities in collaboration with the Transport Manager and 3PL partners, ensuring service quality and profitability.
* Encourage continuous improvement and maintain a positive Kaizen environment.
* Handle staff disciplinary processes in collaboration with HR and monitor performance, attendance, and holidays.
* Maintain staff training and records, and manage supplier information.
Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience in warehouse and transport environments.
* Experience in airfreight logistics preferred.
* Strong leadership and motivational skills.
* Flexible, reliable, and results-oriented.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure.
* Experience as an AvSec and H&S Representative.
* Budget management experience.
* Excellent communication skills.
* O Licence desirable; training can be provided.
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