Warehouse & Logistics Operational Excellence Manager

Role Overview

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a prominent client in the logistics and supply chain sector to appoint a seasoned Warehouse & Logistics Operational Excellence Manager. This strategic leadership role goes beyond routine management by spearheading transformative initiatives to evolve a significant distribution site, boosting sustainable growth through innovative operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct strategic transformation projects spanning warehousing, transportation, and operational workflows.
• Develop and execute scalable operations strategies that sustain existing and anticipated business expansion.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to craft logistics solutions centered on customer needs and support business development.
• Enhance operational performance focusing on productivity, service quality, profitability, and cost optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, embedding industry best practices within warehousing and transport functions.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and motivate management teams, cultivating accountability, cooperation, and high performance.
• Leverage operational data and KPIs to pinpoint improvement areas, guide decisions, and realize tangible business outcomes.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee outstanding service delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership in warehousing, logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Successful track record in operational excellence, transformative change, and continuous improvement implementation.
• Strong commercial insight balancing customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and financial targets.
• Experience optimizing warehouse and transport processes for higher productivity and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication skills, and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Collaborative leadership style with influence across organizational levels.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills focused on measurable impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of Transport Manager CPC or relevant logistics, transport, or supply chain certification.
• Exposure to large distribution centers, FMCG, manufacturing, or third-party logistics settings.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement frameworks.