Stores Manager in Royston, Hertfordshire

Inbound Supervisor

Location: Royston
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Manufacturing Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Inbound Supervisor to lead and manage all Goods Inwards, Stores, Inventory Control and Kitting activities within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring materials are received, stored and controlled accurately before being supplied to production in line with operational requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee a team of warehouse and stores personnel. You will drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP), ensuring the department operates efficiently and supports production and customer delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities across Goods Inwards, Stores, Inventory Control and Kitting.

• Ensure materials are received, checked, processed and stored accurately with full traceability.

• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through regular stock checks, cycle counting and audits.

• Oversee production order kitting to ensure materials are available and kits are completed accurately and on time.

• Manage workload priorities and resources to support production schedules.

• Identify and resolve stock discrepancies, material shortages and supply issues.

• Drive improvements in warehouse efficiency, labour productivity and inventory control.

• Lead daily Tier 1 meetings and monitor departmental performance against SQDCP targets.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement teams.

• Lead, coach and develop team members, managing performance, training and attendance.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.

• Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste across inbound operations.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a warehouse, stores or inbound operations environment.

• Strong experience in inventory control and stock management.

• Experience managing operational teams and coordinating workloads.

• Good understanding of goods receiving, stock control, material handling and warehouse processes.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to monitor performance and drive operational improvements.

• Good communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management software.

• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

• Forklift certification.

• Lean manufacturing training.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a busy inbound operation and leading from the front. You will be organised and hands-on with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and delivery.

You will also have the confidence to challenge existing processes and introduce improvements that make a measurable difference to warehouse performance and material availability.