Stores & Warehouse Supervisor

Description:

An established manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Stores & Warehouse Supervisor to take ownership of its stores operation and improve how stock is organised, controlled, picked and packed.

This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing structure to a busy working environment. You will review the current layout and processes, identify what needs to change and introduce practical systems that make stock easier to locate and orders easier to fulfil accurately.

Working with a small stores team and colleagues across production and dispatch, you will combine day-to-day involvement with responsibility for maintaining an organised, reliable operation.

Key Responsibilities

· Review the existing stores layout, stock controls and working practices, identifying priorities for improvement.

· Introduce a clear system for stock locations, labelling and storage.

· Develop efficient picking and packing processes to improve accuracy and turnaround times.

· Establish consistent procedures for receiving, checking, recording and putting away deliveries.

· Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately and materials can be located when needed.

· Organise stock counts, investigate discrepancies and improve stock accuracy.

· Work closely with production to ensure materials and components are available when required.

· Coordinate daily stores activity, setting clear priorities and responsibilities within the team.

· Remain involved in goods-in, picking, packing and dispatch as required.

· Ensure improvements are understood, followed and sustained.

Key Skills & Experience

· Experience in a stores, warehouse or stock control role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.

· Previous responsibility for organising a stores operation or improving warehouse processes.

· Understanding of goods-in, stock locations, picking, packing and dispatch.

· Experience improving stock accuracy, warehouse layout or order fulfilment.

· Confidence directing a small team and setting clear working standards.

· Good IT skills and experience maintaining stock records using warehouse systems, stock software or spreadsheets.

· A practical approach, with the willingness to get involved and take ownership of problems.

What’s on Offer

· Monday–Friday working week.

· 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

· Company pension scheme.

· Free onsite parking.

· A permanent role within an established manufacturing business