Warehouse Process Lead

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial engineering firm is looking for a Warehouse Process Lead in Cheltenham. This role focuses on analysing and improving business processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Supply Chain Management, a solid grasp of logistics methodologies, and leadership skills. They offer excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, private healthcare, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

On-site gym

Free parking

Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management with team leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading change and continuous improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of logistics methodologies and performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of existing processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop process improvement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Utilize lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive optimisation.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Structured Problem Solving

Compliance Standards Knowledge

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Six Sigma Green/Black

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Warehouse Process Lead

Location: Cheltenham, UK

Benefits: 27 days holiday, Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Share scheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On-site gym, Free parking, Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles.

Role Overview

The role of the Warehouse Process Lead focuses on analysing, optimising, and implementing enhancements to business processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Analysis: Conduct thorough assessments of existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement using data analysis and stakeholder interviews.
• Strategy Development and Implementation: Develop and implement process improvement strategies and initiatives that align with organisational goals, designing new, more efficient and procedures.
• Methodology Application: Utilise lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Gemba to drive process optimisation and lead improvement projects (events or workshops).
• Data Analysis & Metrics: Use tools such as Excel or Power BI to track, measure, and report on process performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Collaboration & Leadership: Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT, Manufacturing, HR, to ensure buy-in, alignment, and successful adoption of changes.
• Change Management & Training: Facilitate change management activities, including training and mentoring staff on new processes, tools, and continuous improvement principles.
• Documentation: Document process changes, update SOPs, and maintain clear records for compliance and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management with team leadership in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (preferably regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, or pharmaceuticals).
• Experience leading change, continuous improvement and process compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of logistics methodology best practice and performance of individuals and larger groups.
• Structured problem solving skills (root‑cause analysis, structured resolution tools).
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as ISO9001 within a logistics setting.
• IOSH Managing Safely, Six Sigma Green/Black qualifications.

Company Overview

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday, volunteer leave, private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking and flexible benefits.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential, with support for flexible working, gender‑neutral parental leave, caregiver leave, menopause‑friendly principles and more.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.