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Van Leeuwen is looking for a Warehouse Manager:
We have an exciting opportunity at our flagship site in Middlesbrough, if you thrive in a fast paced but rewarding environment this may be your next opportunity!
The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing warehouse functions, managing and developing a team, and ensuring safe and efficient working practices. The role includes driving continuous improvement, supporting QHSE compliance, coordinating material flow and logistics, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve site performance targets. This position requires proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, strong people management skills, and the ability to deliver productivity and cost improvements.
Key Result Areas
Leadership & People Management
- Coach, train, and develop employees, identifying skills gaps and supporting onboarding.
- Manage performance in line with HR procedures, including appraisals, targets, and disciplinary processes.
- Foster a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement and continuous improvement.
- Team skill development and retention.
- Achievement of individual and team performance targets.
- High levels of employee engagement and reduced turnover.
Operations & Senior Leadership tasks
- Plan and organise warehouse functions, including manning and sawing activities.
- Supervise material movement and coordinate with third-party providers and internal teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication on delivery dates, quality, and customer commitments.
- Stock accuracy, working along side the stock controller ensuring the PI count is completed in a accurate and timely manner
- Utilising off cuts
- On-time completion of warehouse activities.
- Delivery deadlines consistently met.
- Improved productivity and efficiency metrics.
QHSE & Compliance
- Drive a safety-first culture and ensure safe working practices.
- Conduct accident/incident investigations and follow up on root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with QHSE policies, procedures, and audits.
- Reduction in accidents/incidents.
- Compliance with audit requirements.
- Positive safety culture reflected in feedback and reporting.
Continuous Improvement & Site Performance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including material flow, FLT/crane strategy, and transport coordination.
- Identify and drive cost efficiencies and productivity improvements.
- Monitor and communicate KPIs while implementing improvement actions.
- Delivery of cost savings and efficiency gains.
- Achievement of site KPIs (safety, productivity, quality, cost).
- Documented improvements in processes and performance.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address operational issues.
- Manage external contractors via the permit-to-work process.
- Act as a change champion, promoting initiatives positively and effectively.
- Strong cross-departmental collaboration.
- Compliance with contractor management standards.
- Successful adoption of change initiatives.
Experience
- IOSH
- O Level equivalent English
- O Level equivalent Maths
- Six Sigma /LEAN (preferred but not essential)
*40 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Application procedure
Why work at Van Leeuwen?
At Van Leeuwen, you are part of a globally operating organization with strong local teams, short lines of communication, and a practical, no-nonsense approach. Within our international network, colleagues collaborate every day to support clients in sectors such as energy, mechanical engineering, transport, construction, and industry. Whether you are active in logistics, sales, operations, engineering, IT, or a staff role: your contribution is of direct value.
Global connectedness, local involvement
We combine the power of an international company with the commitment of a close-knit local team. Collaboration, customer focus, and sustainable relationships form the core of our operations. You will join an open work environment where teamwork, respect, and initiative are central. This gives you the space and trust to truly make an impact.
A diverse environment to grow
Thanks to our international presence, you will work in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Colleagues with diverse backgrounds bring together different perspectives and expertise. We encourage your development and help you reach your full potential, so that you feel valued and can continue to grow.
Why work at Van Leeuwen?
At Van Leeuwen, you are part of a globally operating organization with strong local teams, short lines of communication, and a practical, no-nonsense approach. Within our international network, colleagues collaborate every day to support clients in sectors such as energy, mechanical engineering, transport, construction, and industry. Whether you are active in logistics, sales, operations, engineering, IT, or a staff role: your contribution is of direct value.
Global connectedness, local involvement
We combine the power of an international company with the commitment of a close-knit local team. Collaboration, customer focus, and sustainable relationships form the core of our operations. You will join an open work environment where teamwork, respect, and initiative are central. This gives you the space and trust to truly make an impact.
A diverse environment to grow
Thanks to our international presence, you will work in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Colleagues with diverse backgrounds bring together different perspectives and expertise. We encourage your development and help you reach your full potential, so that you feel valued and can continue to grow.
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