Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Stores Supervisor to join a busy production and manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong warehouse or stores experience who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and ensuring operations run efficiently day‑to‑day.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing stock control, coordinating goods in and out, supporting production requirements, and maintaining a highly organised and productive stores function.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the stores department
- Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
- Ensure stock control systems remain accurate and up to date
- Manage production kit picking and support production schedules
- Organise sub‑assemblies and optimise stock levels to support manufacturing
- Lead, motivate and support the stores team to achieve productivity targets
- Coordinate training, development and performance management within the team
- Respond efficiently to internal purchasing and sales queries
- Ensure warehouse space and handling equipment are used effectively
- Contribute to shortage reporting processes and help resolve stock issues
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, organisation and security of stock
- Support continuous improvement across stores and warehouse operations
- Carry out additional duties in line with the needs of the business
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have previous experience supervising or leading a team within a stores, warehouse or logistics environment, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced setting. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with excellent time management and attention to detail. You should be confident in problem‑solving and decision‑making, with a proactive and hands‑on approach to leadership. A forklift licence is preferred, although training can be provided for the right candidate. Experience using Microsoft Navision and previous exposure to a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous.
This role would suit someone looking to take ownership of a busy operation and make a real impact within a growing business.
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