About this Spare Parts Warehouse Manager role at KION Group
Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
In this role you will lead and manage all spare parts warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, inventory control, picking, packing and distribution of parts to support exceptional customer service and business performance.
The role is accountable for delivering high levels of operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, safety, quality and customer satisfaction through effective leadership, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives. The post holder will drive a culture of accountability, engagement and operational excellence, using data and performance metrics to provide business insights to proactively identify opportunities, mitigate risks and support informed decision-making.
The role will lead and implement change management activities across all warehouse operations, ensuring processes, systems and ways of working evolve to meet business demands, improve productivity and support strategic growth objectives. In addition, the position is responsible for developing high-performing teams, embedding best practice, ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards, and fostering a continuous improvement mindset that delivers sustainable operational improvements and measurable business value.
We offer:
At Linde Material Handling, we believe in rewarding our people. Your package will include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service milestones
- Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
- Access to discounts from major UK brands
- “Recommend a Friend” bonus scheme
- Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
- Laptop and phone provided
Tasks and Qualifications:
We’re interested in candidates with:
- Extensive experience managing a warehouse, logistics or spare parts operation
- Strong people management experience
- Strong understanding of inventory control processes
- Experience using SAP
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to drive decisions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Good knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements
- Customer-focused mindset
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement focus
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Experience within engineering, automotive, materials handling or industrial equipment sectors
- Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience
- IOSH / NESOSH Managing Safely qualification
- APICS, CILT or Supply Chain qualification
- Experience in Automation or automated sortation systems
Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.
Ready to join us? Apply today and take your career to the next level!
