Day Shift Warehouse Stores Supervisor | Inventory

Gap Personnel Limited; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is recruiting a stores supervisor to join a growing team on the day shift. This hands-on role combines inventory management, stock control, goods receipt and dispatch, and team supervision.

You will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the stores function, maintain accurate inventory records, and support production requirements. Based in a manufacturing/engineering environment, the role offers opportunities for career progression and a salary review after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience as stores supervisor, warehouse supervisor, or stock control.
• Strong inventory management and stock control knowledge.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to support operational activities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good leadership and people management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift licence essential.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering advantageous.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing 5S or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily stores operations to ensure materials available for production.
• Lead by example; participate in goods receipt, stock put away, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the inventory management system.
• Conduct cycle counts and stock audits to maintain accuracy.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure incoming goods are checked and stored correctly.
• Coordinate timely material issue to production areas.
• Monitor stock levels and raise replenishment requests.
• Organise storage locations to maximise space and efficiency.
• Maintain housekeeping across stores and warehouse areas.
• Support production by prioritising urgent material requests.
• Train and supervise stores staff.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production and operations for material flow.
• Ensure compliance with inventory procedures, quality, and safety.
• Carry out daily safety checks and report equipment concerns.
• Operate forklift trucks and other material handling equipment safely.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Leadership

People management

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Forklift licence

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gap Personnel Limited is recruiting a stores supervisor to join a growing team on the day shift. This hands-on role combines inventory management, stock control, goods receipt and dispatch, and team supervision.

You will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the stores function, maintain accurate inventory records, and support production requirements. Based in a manufacturing/engineering environment, the role offers opportunities for career progression and a salary review after probation.