AM Warehouse Operations Manager

AM Operations Manager (M-F / 06:00 – 14:00) | Derbyshire | £52,000

The Role

An established logistics and distribution business in Derbyshire is looking to recruit an experienced AM Operations Manager to oversee its 06:00 – 14:00 warehouse operation.

The successful candidate will lead operational teams, drive performance across productivity, service and cost, and ensure customer expectations are consistently achieved within a fast-paced 3PL environment.

Key responsibilities

• Taking full responsibility for warehouse operations across the 06:00 – 14:00 shift
• Leading, coaching and developing operational managers, supervisors and team leaders
• Driving performance across productivity, service levels, labour efficiency and operational KPIs
• Overseeing inbound, storage, picking, packing and dispatch activities
• Managing labour planning, resource allocation and operational costs
• Ensuring contractual service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and operational compliance
• Working closely with customer-facing teams and wider operational stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives across warehouse processes
• Developing a positive, accountable and high-performing operational culture

Key experience

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Shift Operations Manager or similar leadership position
• Previous experience working within a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) environment is essential
• Strong background managing fast-paced, high-volume warehouse and distribution operations
• Experience leading sizeable operational teams through supervisors and team leaders
• Strong understanding of customer SLAs, contractual KPIs and service delivery within a 3PL environment
• Experience managing labour budgets, productivity and operational costs
• Good working knowledge of warehouse management systems and operational reporting
• Demonstrable success delivering Continuous Improvement and operational efficiencies
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience maintaining operational standards
• A hands-on, commercially aware leadership style with excellent people management skills

The opportunity would suit an experienced warehouse operations leader with a proven 3PL background who enjoys taking ownership of a busy shift, developing operational teams and delivering consistently high levels of service.

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