Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Marketing, PR
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/03/2026
Closing date
10/04/2026
Operations Manager | Poole | Competitive Salary
Are you an Operations Manager who thrives in fast‑paced, ever‑changing environments? This is a brilliant opportunity to lead large‑scale warehouse and production operations in a dynamic, business where decisions are made quickly and your impact is highly visible.
As an Operations Manager , you will take ownership of high‑volume operations across two sites, leading teams of up to 500 people at peak and driving performance, improvements and results.
As Operations Manager, you will benefit from:
Leading end‑to‑end warehouse and production operations across two sites
A visible role within an entrepreneurial business where you work closely with the leadership team
A fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment suited to resilient leaders who enjoy challenge and change
Long‑term career potential within a growing and ambitious organisation
As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Leading warehouse and production teams to deliver efficient, accurate and timely pick‑pack operations
Overseeing day‑to‑day operations, including planning, resourcing and shift management
Managing peak periods with headcount of up to 500 staff, ensuring performance, quality and safety targets are met
Monitoring and improving KPIs across throughput, productivity, accuracy and operational cost
Driving continuous improvement, problem solving and embedding best practice in a changing environment
Working closely with the founder and senior leadership to support strategic priorities and customer commitments
As an Operations Manager, your experience will include:
Proven experience as a Operations Manager (or similar) within high‑volume warehouse , production or fulfilment operations
Leading large teams and managing significant seasonal headcount
Successfully operating in a founder‑led or owner‑managed environment, with comfort around pace and direct feedback
Demonstrable track record of improving KPIs, processes and operational performance
Confidence working in an ever‑changing environment, with the resilience to handle pressure, challenge and rapid change
Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to set clear expectations, make decisions and hold others accountable
If you're an experienced Operations Manager ready to thrive in a fast‑moving environment and take ownership of large‑scale operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Amber at Rubicon for more information.