Warehouse Operations Manager - FMCG

Warehouse Operations Manager required by growing FMCG business in Harlow, Essex.

Key objectives are to manage a team of warehouse shift managers & operatives, ensuring daily KPIs and high profile customer service levels agreements are achieved, in a manual Warehouse (200k sq ft) which is due to for high spec renovation and WMS implementation this year.

You will have a key role in maintaining stringent compliance and quality standards, in addition to all first line investigations and issue resolution.

Responsibilities include

• Operational planning through a team of team leaders for 60 warehouse staff (perm & temp)
• Monitor and develop staff productivity through KPI frameworks
• Daily / Weekly operating budget planning
• Ensure all compliance standards and records are maintained
• Support customer service and planning teams
• Training and development of staff, including regular performance reviews (non-unionised environment)

We are seeking exceptional and ambitious candidates that can demonstrate successful and progressive track record in FMCG, Wholesale or Retail Logistics operations.

Candidate specification

• Exceptional leadership, motivation and people management skills
• Successful track record in high value inventory management, aiming for zero stock loss
• Performance management, investigation experience
• Strong numeracy and communication skills
• Cost budget management experience
• Keen on career progression and self development
• Strong academics / Degree preferred

Our client is expanding year on year and offers genuine career progression opportunities to candidates with the drive and determination to succeed.