Warehouse Manager
Ref: 553720
Wigan, UK
£50,000
- Permanent
- Expert Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Business Management
About the candidate
Our candidate is an accomplished and driven Senior Manager, with a proven record in warehouse management and operations across a variety of settings both in the field and in corporate environments. Through their extensive experience, predominantly within the logistics sector, they have excelled in roles that require a nuanced balance of strategic foresight and operational efficiency. The candidate thrives in fast-paced, regulated settings, ensuring that productivity targets are met and productivity is optimized.
They are noted for their ability to create and foster workspaces that prioritize both safety and excellence, aligning business needs with workforce capabilities. This approach has not only driven business success but has also led to significant improvements in workplace morale and employee retention.
What makes them great?
- Possesses natural leadership qualities which have been successfully applied to manage and inspire teams, resulting in high levels of employee satisfaction and reduced turnover rates.
- Excellent ability to integrate strategic business goals with innovative operational techniques to yield superior results, including significant cost savings and improved service quality.
- Skilled at navigating and managing complex operational challenges in highly regulated settings, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Consistently delivered impressive business results, such as a £12k weekly cost saving on trailer movements, demonstrating skilled management of physical and human resources.
Areas of expertise
- People Management: Demonstrated prowess in managing large teams, focusing on employee engagement, development, and performance excellence in unionized environments.
- Leadership: Effective translation of strategic business goals into operational plans, managing and leading over 500 employees efficiently.
- Business Acumen: Proven track record in resource management, cost reduction and operational enhancement, consistently supporting business profitability.
- Supply Chain Operations: Strong analytic and execution skills across the full spectrum of warehouse activities including logistics management in third-party logistics environments.
- Commercial Awareness: A proactive approach to managing and leading change, fostering improvements in service efficiency and responsiveness.