North Derbyshire
9 Month Fixed-Term Contract
£55,000 - £65,000
Are you an experienced warehouse leader who can step into a fast-paced operation and keep everything running smoothly during a critical period of change? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business undergoing a major warehouse consolidation project. With a senior leader dedicated to delivering this transformation, we're looking for an Interim Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations at their site during peak trading.
With this being an interim role, and urgent, you will need to be available immediately or at short notice, to ensure you can start asap if offered.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role where your focus will be operational stability, team leadership, and consistent delivery - not transformation or change. The department runs smoothly, with a great team already, so this isn't about re-inventing the wheel but maintaining the current standards and ensuring smooth running across the board. This role is about keeping the engine running smoothly during a complex transition, not redesigning it.
You'll be leading an experienced and well-structured team, ensuring performance remains high during the busiest time of year, while maintaining service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations including inbound, pick/pack, and distribution
- Ensure on-time, in-full dispatch across all channels
- Maintain accurate stock control and inventory integrity
- Lead, coach, and support supervisors and warehouse teams (circa 30+ staff)
- Monitor performance, productivity, and attendance, addressing issues proactively
- Uphold high Health & Safety standards across all sites
- Support labour planning to meet seasonal demand
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement - without disrupting established, effective processes
- Collaborate with internal teams and support wider operational planning
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing large-scale warehouse operations
- Strong background in retail or wholesale would be preferred but not essential
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate established teams
- Experience managing high-volume pick/pack and distribution operations
- Confident working under pressure, particularly during peak periods
- Solid understanding of warehouse systems (ERP/WMS)
- Strong communication and people management skills
- A pragmatic, steady leadership style - someone who supports, not disrupts
This is a great opportunity to play a key role during a major operational milestone! You will be joining a collaborative, values-driven environment whilst leading a stable and experienced team. If you're an experienced Operations Manager who thrives on delivering consistency, leading people, and keeping operations on track, this could be an excellent interim opportunity for you
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year