Inventory Team Leader
Salary: GBP37,300
Location: Dorking
Hours: 39 hrs/week + additional hours as required
* Mon-Thu: 7:30am - 4:00pm
* Fri: 7:30am - 3:00pm
Company
Leading global manufacturer seeking an Inventory Team Leader to manage and support a team of Storekeepers, ensuring smooth inventory operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership:
* Lead, coach, train, and develop Storekeepers. Organize labour to achieve targets, resolve operational issues, and maintain motivation and teamwork.
* Inventory Management:
* Safe receipt, checking, booking, and filing of bought‑in materials.
* Put away of materials and maintaining stock rotation (FIFO).
* Picking, kitting, and packing materials accurately, including ESU (Export Skid Units).
* Replenishment of Kanban materials and maintenance of master data in ERP.
* Identification and handling of obsolete or slow‑moving stock.
* Support WIP/year‑end stock counts and audits.
* ERP & Documentation:
* Accurate completion of ERP transactions, maintaining SOPs, process sheets, training, and competency records.
* Continuous Improvement:
* Participate in PDCA meetings, Quality Circles, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and JDI projects.
* Health, Safety & Compliance:
* Maintain a safe work environment, support risk assessments, ensure safe MHE (forklifts, stackers, trolleys), and investigate accidents/incidents. Ensure quality compliance and manage CAPA actions.
* Cross‑Department Collaboration:
* Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Facilities to resolve issues impacting safety, quality, and customer service.
Requirements
* Technical Skills:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) and advanced Excel (data validation, complex formulas, dashboards).
* Minimum 2 years managing people (training, coaching, enforcing processes).
* ERP experience in manufacturing preferred.
* Knowledge of warehouse operations: receipt, picking, packing, Kanban, inventory counting, and stock control.
* Qualifications:
* Ideally GCSEs in Maths & English (Grade C or above).
* Full valid Class B driving license preferred.
* Counterbalance forklift license or course completion preferred.
Benefits
* Profit‑related bonus (5% of basic salary)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme (employee/employer contributions vary)
* Life Assurance (5x basic salary)
* Discount shopping portal, free onsite parking, Ride to Work Scheme
* EAP and Mental Health First Aiders
Jade Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
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