Lean Operations Lead - Warehouse & Production

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Company paid life insurance

On-site parking

25.5 days holiday + bank holidays

Public transport access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd is seeking a Warehouse & Production Manager to lead all warehouse and logistics operations at our UK site in Trafford Park, Manchester. The role focuses on safe, efficient, cost-effective material flow from receipt to final delivery.

You will own day-to-day operations, develop teams, drive productivity and continuous improvement, and ensure orders are fulfilled on time and in full while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within warehouse or production.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with performance accountability.
• Proven track record improving productivity, efficiency, and customer service.
• Solid understanding of inventory control, production planning, logistics, and WMS.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Budget management, cost control, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management.
• Mechanical aptitude and maintenance team experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and company standards across operations.
• Oversee warehouse, production, maintenance, inventory, and dispatch activities.
• Plan and manage production and logistics to meet customer requirements.
• Lead, develop, and manage warehouse and production teams.
• Drive Lean-based continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor KPIs across safety, quality, service, inventory accuracy, and costs.
• Collaborate with customer service, finance, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Support capital projects and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Inventory management

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Job description

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd is seeking a Warehouse & Production Manager to lead all warehouse and logistics operations at our UK site in Trafford Park, Manchester. The role focuses on safe, efficient, cost-effective material flow from receipt to final delivery.

You will own day-to-day operations, develop teams, drive productivity and continuous improvement, and ensure orders are fulfilled on time and in full while upholding health and safety standards.