Operations Managers - rotating 6-2/2-10 or perm night shift

Job description

Location: Belfast
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Summary:
We are looking to recruit two experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a large, fast-paced multinational retailer unionised warehouse operation. One Operations Manager for permanent night shift and one for rotating 6-2/2-10 shift. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in an operational environment and has a proven track record of managing large teams, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence. Reporting into the General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring productivity, service, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved while developing and engaging your team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment
• Manage, motivate, and develop a workforce of over 100 employees through frontline managers and team leaders
• Drive operational performance through effective KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure productivity, quality, and customer service targets are consistently achieved
• Analyse operational data and implement improvements to maximise efficiency and reduce costs
• Manage labour planning, resource allocation, and operational budgets
• Build a positive, high-performance culture focused on accountability and employee engagement
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Work closely with senior leadership and support cross-functional business initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practice across the operation

Key Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager or Senior Warehouse Manager
• Experience managing teams of 100+ people within a fast-paced unionised warehouse environment
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the warehouse floor, supporting and developing teams
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing operational KPIs, productivity, and cost control
• Demonstrable experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiencies
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make informed operational decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within a demanding logistics, retail, FMCG, or 3PL environment is highly desirable

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English