Engineering Stores Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Cross Hands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Cross Hands, Wales is seeking an experienced Engineering Stores Manager to lead the stores function in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You will oversee daily operations, manage stock levels, and coordinate purchasing to ensure critical spares are available for site operations.

The role requires proven management experience within manufacturing, stock control expertise, and strong collaboration with engineering, maintenance and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering stores or industrial stores.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the engineering stores.
• Manage stock levels and ensure availability of critical spares.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and supplier management.
• Improve stock availability, minimise downtime and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Drive cost efficiencies across the site.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Purchasing

Cost control

Team leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENGINEERING STORES MANAGER

Job Title: Engineering Stores ManagerLocation: Cross Hands, WalesSalary: Up to £48,000Shift: Days

Job Role of the Engineering Stores Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Stores Manager to join a leading FMCG manufacturing business based in Cross Hands. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong engineering stores background and proven management experience to take ownership of the stores function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the engineering stores, managing stock levels, coordinating purchasing activities and ensuring critical engineering spares and components are available to support site operations.Working closely with the engineering, maintenance, procurement and production teams, you will help improve stock availability, minimise downtime, maintain inventory accuracy and drive cost efficiencies across the site.

Sector – FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Stores Manager

• Previous experience working within an engineering stores or industrial stores environment.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements for the Engineering Stores Manager

• Experience managing engineering spare parts, stock control and inventory levels.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement and supplier management.
• Ability to ensure critical engineering components are available when required.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with engineering and production teams.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using stock management systems, ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, cost control and continuous improvement.

Desirable Requirements of the Engineering Stores Manager

• Previous experience within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing engineering stores within a fast-paced production facility.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance requirements and critical spare parts management.
• Experience implementing stock control improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.

The Engineering Stores Manager Will Benefit From:

• Working for a well-established, market-leading food manufacturing business.
• A competitive salary of up to £48,000.
• The opportunity to take ownership of the engineering stores function.
• Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.