Lead Stores Person

Our client is a growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality engineered equipment. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Stores Person to join their Operations team on a permanent basis.

About the Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the stores function and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and the achievement of ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) targets. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving process improvements in a high-volume, multi-SKU environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day receiving, inventory control, and order picking operations
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
• Oversee goods-in QC and resolve quality, quantity, and documentation issues
• Manage production tooling, kanban systems, and replenishment processes
• Ensure ERP system integrity (stock levels, locations, BOMs)
• Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Project teams
• Champion 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support demand forecasting and MRP processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Stores, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervisory role
• Strong ERP system knowledge and advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and BOMs
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000