Overview

OPERATIONS MANAGER- (Warehouse, stock and logistics focused) | FULL-TIME | ON-SITE | EAST LANCASHIRE BASED

Salary £60k+ per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Operations Manager to join a fast-growing UK-based manufacturing business in the e-commerce sector. This is a key leadership role where you will take ownership of warehousing, logistics, and stock management functions, helping to shape operational efficiency and support continued business growth.

This role would really suit a candidate from an e-commerce background. If you are hands-on, process-driven, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Role: Key Responsibilities

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day operational functions across warehousing, stock control, and logistics. You will oversee a small team and help build the systems and structure needed to support long-term growth.

• Operational Leadership: Lead warehousing, logistics, and stock control activities, ensuring smooth, consistent performance across the department.
• Warehouse Oversight: Manage the flow of goods in and out of the facility, storage, and dispatch, ensuring deadlines and standards are consistently met.
• Team Management: Develop, train, and support your team through regular communication and hands-on leadership.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Systems Management: Ensure warehouse systems and inventory records are accurate and well maintained; recommend system enhancements where appropriate.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve operational productivity, cost-effectiveness, and customer service levels.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe and compliant working environment through the implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
• Inventory Accuracy: Conduct regular stock checks and maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing goods.
• Space Planning: Make efficient use of warehouse space and plan for future capacity requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and drive efficiency through strong internal and external communication.
• Project Management: Take ownership of operational projects and contribute to strategic business initiatives.

About You / Qualifications

This role suits someone who is proactive, adaptable, and confident managing people, systems, and processes. You will bring a structured approach and a practical mindset to solving operational challenges.

• Experience managing warehouse or operational functions within a manufacturing or distribution setting
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset
• Ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Resilience and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations
• Understanding of transport methods and associated cost-efficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse or inventory systems

Role Details

• Reports to: Finance Director
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Location: East Lancashire-based site (on-site only)
• Annual Leave: 28 days per year; annual leave restricted during peak trading periods (November and December); may be a business-wide closure in December for which leave must be used; bank holidays treated as normal working days, though can be requested as annual leave
• Required Attendance: Annual on-site sale event (typically March); two additional working days around peak seasonal periods (typically late November); time off in lieu or enhanced pay provided for these additional days

Benefits

• Staff product discounts
• Salary £60k per annum
• Paid annual wellness day
• Discounted local gym membership
• Monthly team social activities
• All-expenses-paid end-of-year celebration
• Free coffee and regular team wellbeing activities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive, close-knit team environment

Is This The Right Role For You?

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving, hands-on environment with real autonomy. If you\'re entrepreneurial, meticulous, and thrive on getting stuck into day-to-day operations while contributing to long-term improvements, this role could be a perfect fit.

If you\'re looking to join a business where your input makes a real difference, please send your up-to-date CV, notice period and salary expectation to or call me on (phone number removed) for more information on this fantastic role! IND1

I look forward to speaking to you soon

Victoria