
Multi-Site Warehouse Operations Manager
- Ballymena, Co Antrim
- £45,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead day-to-day operations across several sites, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
- Develop and roll out consistent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all locations.
- Oversee goods inwards, storage, inventory control, and outbound distribution.
- Monitor KPIs, analyse performance data, and take action to address variances.
- Drive cross-site projects to boost productivity, capacity, and service quality.
- Implement and standardise operational processes across multiple warehouses.
- Ensure inbound, outbound, and storage activities run smoothly and meet targets.
- Deliver on service levels, cost control, and operational KPIs.
- Lead, coach, and develop Warehouse Managers, Supervisors, and teams.
- Conduct site visits, performance reviews, and training sessions.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and improvement-focused culture.
- Collaborate on capacity planning, resource allocation, and site growth plans.
- Implement LEAN, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support technology upgrades such as WMS enhancements and automation.
- Ensure all sites comply with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and training programmes.
- Manage operational budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor expenditure and support supplier negotiations.
- Minimum 5 years' warehouse/operations management experience, including 2+ years in a multi-site role.
- Proven track record in operational efficiency, cost control, and process improvement.
- Experience in FMCG, retail distribution, e-commerce, or manufacturing logistics preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of WMS and modern logistics technology.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- LEAN / Six Sigma experience (desirable).