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AM Operations Manager (M-F / 06:00 - 14:00) | Derbyshire | £52,000


The Role
An established logistics and distribution business in Derbyshire is looking to recruit an experienced AM Operations Manager to oversee its 06:00 - 14:00 warehouse operation.
The successful candidate will lead operational teams, drive performance across productivity, service and cost, and ensure customer expectations are consistently achieved within a fast-paced 3PL environment.


Key responsibilities
*Taking full responsibility for warehouse operations across the 06:00 - 14:00 shift
*Leading, coaching and developing operational managers, supervisors and team leaders
*Driving performance across productivity, service levels, labour efficiency and operational KPIs
*Overseeing inbound, storage, picking, packing and dispatch activities
*Managing labour planning, resource allocation and operational costs
*Ensuring contractual service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved
*Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and operational compliance
*Working closely with customer-facing teams and wider operational stakeholders
*Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives across warehouse processes
*Developing a positive, accountable and high-performing operational culture


Key experience
*Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Shift Operations Manager or similar leadership position
*Previous experience working within a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) environment is essential
*Strong background managing fast-paced, high-volume warehouse and distribution operations
*Experience leading sizeable operational teams through supervisors and team leaders
*Strong understanding of customer SLAs, contractual KPIs and service delivery within a 3PL environment
*Experience managing labour budgets, productivity and operational costs
*Good working knowledge of warehouse management systems and operational reporting
*Demonstrable success delivering Continuous Improvement and operational efficiencies
*Strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience maintaining operational standards
*A hands-on, commercially aware leadership style with excellent people management skills


The opportunity would suit an experienced warehouse operations leader with a proven 3PL background who enjoys taking ownership of a busy shift, developing operational teams and delivering consistently high levels of service.