Engineering Stores Supervisor

Mansell Recruitment Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Stores Supervisor to manage warehouse operations, including goods inwards, stock control, and staff training within a fast-paced engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and strong organizational and people-management skills. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring materials are booked accurately, and maintaining a clean and efficient stores environment. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills as well as a focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Stores Supervisor or similar role is essential.
• Strong background in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience in stock control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day stores and warehouse operations.
• Ensure accurate booking of materials and stock control.
• Supervise and train stores staff effectively.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Overview

A well-established manufacturing business is recruiting a Stores Supervisor to manage warehouse operations, goods inwards, stock control, and stores staff within a fast-paced engineering environment. This role would suit an experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Stores Team Leader, or Materials Controller with strong organisational and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day stores and warehouse operations, including goods inwards, picking, spares, and dispatch
• Ensure accurate booking of materials and maintain high levels of stock control and inventory accuracy
• Coordinate picking of materials for production and resolve shortages or discrepancies with purchasing and engineering teams
• Manage spares picking, packing, and collections to agreed timescales
• Organise regular stock checks, cycle counts, and support stocktakes
• Supervise, train, and support stores staff, ensuring safe working practices and procedural compliance
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient stores environment
• Provide a responsive internal service to production and factory teams

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Stores Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Materials Supervisor, or Stock Controller
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, production, or industrial environments
• Strong stock control, inventory management, and goods-in experience
• Confident supervising and training warehouse or stores staff
• Familiar with ERP / MRP systems (desirable)
• Good communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on health & safety and process improvement