Stores Manager

Position: Stores Manager (Permanent)
Location: Lingfield

Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation, has a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join their team. The Stores Manager will be responsible for managing a small team, optimising inventory and stock handling, implementing process improvements, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, and providing key reports to management.

Key Responsibilities for the Stores Manager

Manage Stores Officers to ensure their KPIs are met with regular performance reviews to maintain required standards within Stores. Manage and maintain staffing levels, training, scheduling, and ensuring safety standards are met and adhered to at all times. Manage any Employee Relations issues of Stores Officers in line with company policies and procedures.
Manage and maintain an organised warehouse layout that allows for efficient flow of goods. This includes setting up storage systems and optimizing space usage.
Manage the quality control within Stores by monitoring product quality during storage, managing returns or damaged goods as necessary.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline workflows through the use of technology, continuous improvement and better logistics practices.
Manage and oversee the receipt, storage, and kitting of goods. This includes maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking stock levels and locations, and coordinating with the production team.
Ensure that Manufacturing Orders (MOs) are processed accurately and efficiently, monitoring staff performance and correcting as needed. This includes overseeing picking operations to meet deadlines.

Key Experience for the Stores Manager

Stores or Warehouse Management/ Team Lead background

Experience of managing direct reports
Manufacturing or Engineering background advantageous
ERP system experience
Continuous improvement / lean skills
Team leadership experience
Inventory and stock management experience
Excellent computer skills esp. Microsoft and Excel proficiency

Please apply as directed