The Role
As the Stores Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the stores department, ensuring efficient material flow to support production. You will be responsible for inventory control, stock accuracy, goods-in management, and overseeing a small team to maintain high standards of organisation, safety, and performance.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong leadership, excellent attention to detail, and experience within an electronics or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily stores operations, including goods-in, goods-out, kitting, and material replenishment
* Lead, motivate, and develop a small stores team, ensuring high performance and strong teamwork
* Maintain accurate stock records and manage cycle counting activities
* Ensure all materials are stored, labelled, and handled correctly to support traceability
* Work closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure materials are available on time
* Monitor and improve stores processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and ESD handling procedures
* Operate and manage ERP/MRP systems for stock control and inventory management
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department
About You
* Proven experience in a Stores Supervisor or Senior Stores/Materials role within manufacturing (electronics preferred)
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
* Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
* Counterbalance and/or reach truck licence (desirable)
* Knowledge of ESD and component handling (advantageous)
* A proactive, “can-do” mindset with the ability to drive improvements