Peterborough
Site Manager – Logistics & Warehouse Operations Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: Cambridgshire (~30 mins outside of Peterborugh) Working Pattern: Site-based, with flexibility around operational requirements We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation of a busy logistics warehouse. This is a hands-on senior leadership role, responsible for people, performance, compliance, customer service and P&L, with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch Manage, motivate and develop warehouse teams, addressing performance, attendance and resourcing requirements Monitor key KPIs including pick accuracy, on-time dispatch, stock integrity and labour efficiency Prepare and present weekly site performance and P&L commentary, ensuring resources are fully utilised and flexed according to demand Control operational costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency Plan and optimise workflows, processes and labour to achieve service and performance targets Oversee FLT, MHE, WMS and inventory processes, ensuring operational readiness and stock accuracy Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S and other process improvement activities Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and site security Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring the site meets required regulatory, customer and quality standards Build and maintain a strong safety-first and continuous improvement culture Act as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, transport teams and internal stakeholders Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively to maintain agreed SLAs and service levels Support customer visits and operational reviews About You We are looking for an experienced Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution or Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading a busy site. You will ideally have: 5+ years' senior management experience within warehouse, logistics or distribution Proven experience managing operational teams and developing people Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, WMS and inventory systems Experience with P&L management, KPI reporting and cost control Experience leading internal and external audits A strong understanding of warehouse H&S, compliance and quality standards Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or 5S Strong commercial awareness and customer/stakeholder management skills Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and organisational abilities A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a genuine focus on safety, service and continuous improvement Working Environment This is a full-time, site-based position within a warehouse environment. Flexibility may be required around operational demands, including occasional shift work, weekends or on-call responsibilities. If you're an experienced logistics leader looking for a role with genuine responsibility across people, operations, performance, safety, customer service and commercial management, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity