Site Manager

Site Manager – Logistics & Warehouse Operations

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: UK – Cambridgshire area
Working Pattern: Site-based, with flexibility around operational requirements

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation of a busy logistics warehouse.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role, responsible for people, performance, compliance, customer service and P&L, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead day-to-day warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch

* Manage, motivate and develop warehouse teams, addressing performance, attendance and resourcing requirements

* Monitor key KPIs including pick accuracy, on-time dispatch, stock integrity and labour efficiency

* Prepare and present weekly site performance and P&L commentary, ensuring resources are fully utilised and flexed according to demand

* Control operational costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency

* Plan and optimise workflows, processes and labour to achieve service and performance targets

* Oversee FLT, MHE, WMS and inventory processes, ensuring operational readiness and stock accuracy

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S and other process improvement activities

* Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and site security

* Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring the site meets required regulatory, customer and quality standards

* Build and maintain a strong safety-first and continuous improvement culture

* Act as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, transport teams and internal stakeholders

* Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively to maintain agreed SLAs and service levels

* Support customer visits and operational reviews

About You

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution or Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading a busy site.

You will ideally have:

* 5+ years' senior management experience within warehouse, logistics or distribution

* Proven experience managing operational teams and developing people

* Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, WMS and inventory systems

* Experience with P&L management, KPI reporting and cost control

* Experience leading internal and external audits

* A strong understanding of warehouse H&S, compliance and quality standards

* Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or 5S

* Strong commercial awareness and customer/stakeholder management skills

* Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and organisational abilities

* A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a genuine focus on safety, service and continuous improvement

Working Environment

This is a full-time, site-based position within a warehouse environment. Flexibility may be required around operational demands, including occasional shift work, weekends or on-call responsibilities.

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

If you're an experienced logistics leader looking for a role with genuine responsibility across people, operations, performance, safety, customer service and commercial management, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed