Warehouse Process Lead

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology firm in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Process Lead to enhance business processes and increase operational efficiency. Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, leading process improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain management and hold relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus a wellbeing day

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

Enhanced pension plan

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management with team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to cover operations for business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement improvement strategies aligned with goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams for successful adoption of changes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Team leadership

Lean methodologies

Change management

Root cause analysis

Education

Certifications: IOSH Managing Safely

Certifications: Six Sigma Green/Black

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Warehouse Process Lead

Location: Cheltenham, UK

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus a wellbeing day
• Private medical insurance
• Bonus scheme, share scheme, enhanced pension plan, life assurance
• On‑site gym, free on‑site parking
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology and electric vehicles
• 3 days paid volunteering leave

You will receive a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, flexible working and excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts portal.

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

• Conduct thorough assessments of existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement using data analysis and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies and initiatives that align with organisational goals, designing new, more efficient workflows and procedures.
• Utilise methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Gemba to drive process optimisation and lead improvement projects (often called events or workshops).
• Use data analysis tools (like Excel or Power BI) to track, measure, and report on process performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the success and sustainability of improvements.
• Lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across various departments (e.g., IT, manufacturing, HR) to ensure buy‑in, alignment, and successful adoption of changes.
• Facilitate change management activities, including training and mentoring staff on new processes, tools, and continuous improvement principles to foster a culture of operational excellence.
• Document process changes, update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintain clear records for compliance and knowledge transfer.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management with team leadership responsibilities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, preferably within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, or pharmaceuticals.
• Proven experience leading change, continuous improvement and process adherence.
• Experience leading and participating in multidivisional projects.
• Flexibility to cover operational functions to support business continuity and resilience.
• Extensive knowledge of logistics way of working and methodology best practice.
• Proven ability to lead and manage performance of individuals and larger groups.
• Skilled in identifying problems and applying structured resolution tools (e.g., root cause analysis).
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as ISO9001 and implementing processes and procedures within a logistics setting.
• Certifications: IOSH Managing Safely, Six Sigma Green/Black.

About the Company

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units, organised into four divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

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.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, power generation, semiconductors and healthcare.

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. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders, by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments, including gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments.

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.