Stores Team Leader

Job Title: Stores Team Leader
Location: Solihull, B90
Company: Autoscan
Pay Rate: £18.46

*** Temp to Perm contracts available ***

About Us
Autoscan UK Limited is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast paced environment? Are you passionate about optimising workflows and bringing out the best in your team? If you're ready to take ownership and lead a dynamic stores operation, driving real continuous improvement initiatives we want to speak with you.

We're looking to recruit a Stores Team Leader to support our client at their state of the art production facility based in the Solihull area of the West Midlands.

You'll be responsible for supervising and motivating a high-performing stores team where you’ll be the driving force behind a positive, accountable culture, managing daily workloads, conducting shift briefings, and mentoring the team through regular performance reviews and development plans.

Overseeing the end-to-end materials process—from goods-in and ERP/MRP system bookings to precise stock control, picking and line supply. You’ll ensure material availability by collaborating closely with production and planning teams.

Maintaining tight control on inventory using FIFO and strict stock rotation. You’ll track, analyse, and report on critical departmental KPIs (like stock accuracy, picking precision, and processing times), stepping in with corrective actions whenever necessary.

You will champion process improvements, support lean manufacturing initiatives (including 5S and waste reduction), and maintain gold-standard health, safety, and housekeeping practices.

You'll be a proactive problem-solver who leads by example, balancing the immediate demands of a production line with the long-term goal of operational excellence. You'll be comfortable enforcing procedures, escalating critical supply chain bottlenecks, and always looking for a more efficient way to get things done.

Working Hours

0700 - 1530 Monday to Thursday
0700 - 1230 Friday

*Compulsory / Catch back Overtime in line with business requirements

Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.

We do NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team motivation skills
• Experience in performance management and coaching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage conflict and support team development
• Solid understanding of warehouse/stores operations
• Knowledge of inventory control and stock management systems
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Effective decision-making capability

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• ILM Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a warehouse, stores, or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
• Experience managing KPIs and team performance
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and stock management systems

Desirable

• Experience within automotive or manufacturing industries
• LM Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
• Forklift Truck Licence (FLT)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles

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Autoscan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Join Autoscan and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!

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Benefits

• £18.46 per hour PAYE Pay Rate
• State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
• Family Friendly working hours
• Free and secure on-site car parking
• Collaborative team based environment
• Temp to Perm contracts available