Warehouse Operations Manager – Nights

Warehouse Operations Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Nights | 20:30 – 06:00am | Full-time

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a busy warehouse team in Stoke-on-Trent running our Night shift from Monday to Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, process-driven leader who thrives on driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Warehouse Operations Manager Role:

You will oversee a team of 8 warehouse staff, managing all aspects of warehouse operations including cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations. This role is roughly 70% shop floor and 30% desk-based, allowing you to stay close to the team while also managing reporting, processes, and administration.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the warehouse team to deliver high performance.
• Implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes to ensure operational efficiency.
• Overseeing daily warehouse operations, including cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network activities.
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations.
• A process-driven approach with the ability to implement policies and procedures effectively.
• Hands-on, approachable style with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.
• Ability to balance shop floor presence with desk-based administrative responsibilities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000.
• Leadership role with full responsibility for operational performance.
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence continuous improvement.

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