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Operations Manager - Warehouse & Transport | FMCG | £50,000-£55,000 + Benefits | Berkshire | On-Site | Permanent

Are you a hands-on operations leader with a background in warehouse and transport?

We're hiring on behalf of a well-established, privately-owned FMCG business looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead their warehouse and transport function. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role with genuine autonomy and scope for transformation, reporting directly to the senior leadership team.

The Role

An an Operations Manager, you'll take full ownership of daily operations across warehousing and logistics, leading a small but dedicated team and supporting wider business goals. You'll be responsible for:

Leading, motivating, and developing a team of supervisors, drivers, and operatives
Overhauling and improving the transport function for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Implementing processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
Managing supplier and third-party logistics relationships
Ensuring H&S, compliance, and BRCGS standards are maintained
Supporting the leadership team with strategic input and operational dataWhat We're Looking For

We're keen to speak to Operation Managers who bring:

Experience in warehouse and transport operation management / team lead / supervisor
Strong people leadership skills - able to coach, challenge, and bring out the best in others
Experience working with or setting up KPIs and performance metrics
IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel and warehouse/transport systems
Confidence and resilience in environments where priorities can shift fastThe Offer

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (with 6-month salary review)
Benefits: Private healthcare, food perks, free parking
Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week (on-site)
Location: Easily commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury, or surrounding areas
Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, respected business with long-term stabilityThis is a rare chance to take ownership of operations in a business where your voice will be heard, and your actions will drive real change. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can lead from the front, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for this position of Operations Manager please click on the button shown