Warehouse Operations Manager

About the Role

Allstaff Warehouse Division is recruiting a Warehouse Operations Manager for a permanent position based in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. The role will be on site daily, with working hours Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. The manager will lead a fast paced, high volume warehouse supporting over 30 production lines and the global distribution of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations Management - lead all warehouse activities including goods in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch; ensure uninterrupted material flow and optimize layout, capacity utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Inventory Control & Stock Accuracy - maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through robust stock control, audits, cycle counts and discrepancy investigations; ensure product traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership & People Management - coach and develop a team of 40+ personnel; drive a high performance culture through clear objectives, accountability, recruitment, succession planning and employee development.
• Continuous Improvement - identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency; apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, monitor KPIs and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Health, Safety & Compliance - promote a strong health and safety culture, ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and audit standards, and implement safe working practices and risk management processes.
• Systems & Process Management - manage Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms, maintain accurate reporting and procedures, and use data to support operational decision making.
• Cross Functional Collaboration - work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, Quality and Logistics teams; align warehouse operations with production schedules and customer demand, and support business growth and operational projects.
• Performance & KPI Management - monitor KPIs such as inventory accuracy, OTIF performance and labour efficiency, manage departmental budgets, cost control initiatives and provide regular performance reporting to senior leadership.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Warehouse or Operations Management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong inventory management and stock accuracy expertise.
• Experience leading large teams in fast paced, high volume operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, WMS and ERP systems.
• Must have a strong FMCG manufacturing background.

Salary

£50,000-£55,000