Warehouse & Logistics Operational Excellence Manager

Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a key client in the logistics and supply chain sector to recruit an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Operational Excellence Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic operational leader to play a pivotal role in transforming and developing a major distribution site while driving sustainable business growth.

This is far more than a traditional operations management role. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of the site-leading large-scale operational transformation, improving warehouse and transport performance, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and commercial success.

Working closely with senior leadership, commercial teams, and operational stakeholders, you'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, lead change, and build a high-performing operation that is ready to support future growth.

The Opportunity

As the Warehouse & Logistics Operational Excellence Manager, you will lead the strategic development of the Kilkenny operation, ensuring it continues to evolve as a best-in-class logistics hub. You'll identify opportunities to optimise warehouse and transport operations, maximise site capacity, improve service delivery, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, leading high-performing teams, and delivering transformational change with measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation projects across warehouse, transport, and operational processes.
• Design and implement scalable operational solutions that support current and future business growth.
• Partner with commercial teams to develop customer-focused logistics solutions and support new business opportunities.
• Drive operational excellence by improving productivity, service levels, profitability, and cost efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practice across warehousing and transport operations.
• Ensure robust compliance with health and safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, coach, and inspire management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Use operational data and performance metrics to identify opportunities, drive informed decision-making, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded operations leader who combines strategic thinking with strong execution. You'll have a proven track record of delivering operational improvements, leading change programmes, and developing successful teams within a fast-paced logistics or supply chain environment.

You will bring:

Proven leadership experience within warehousing, logistics, transport, or supply chain operations.

Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, business transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer expectations, operational performance, and financial objectives.

Experience optimising warehouse and transport processes to improve productivity and efficiency.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on delivering measurable business results.

Desirable:

Transport Manager CPC or a relevant logistics, transport, or supply chain qualification.

Experience within large-scale distribution, FMCG, manufacturing, or third-party logistics (3PL) environments.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other operational excellence methodologies.