Stores Manager

API Microelectronics Ltd.; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Private healthcare

Job summary

Spectrum Control in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Stores Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage daily stores operations, ensuring accurate inventory, seamless goods-in, storage and kitting, and on-time material release to production.

You will lead a small team, drive 5S standards, and collaborate with Planning and Procurement to support schedules. The role requires strong supervisory experience, robust inventory control, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in stores/warehouse/logistics or materials management.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong inventory control and stock management experience.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and materials management.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day stores operations and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintain goods-in, storage and kitting processes.
• Support production with material availability and prioritisation.
• Lead cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Drive 5S and safe, compliant warehouse practices.
• Coach and develop the stores team.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP/MRP familiarity

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

**6 Month Fixed Term Contract**We're looking for an experienced Stores Manager to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide cover during a period of long-term absence.You'll be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant management of stores operations, ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy, customer service and operational performance.Working closely with Production, Planning, Procurement and Quality teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials flow efficiently through the business and that our stores operation delivers the highest standards of compliance, accuracy and support.What You'll Be DoingLeading Stores OperationsManaging the day-to-day operation of the stores functionEnsuring inventory is accurately received, stored, controlled and issuedMaintaining efficient goods-in, storage and kitting processesSupporting production through effective material availability and prioritisationEnsuring traceability and material control requirements are consistently metInventory ManagementMaintaining high levels of inventory accuracy across all stock locationsLeading cycle counting and stock take activitiesInvestigating inventory discrepancies and implementing corrective actionsMonitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiativesSupporting the reduction of excess and obsolete inventorySupporting Manufacturing PerformanceEnsuring materials are released and kitted to production on timeMaintaining Kanban and line-side replenishment systemsIdentifying and escalating material shortages and inventory risksWorking closely with Planning and Procurement to support production schedulesLeading and Developing PeopleLeading, coaching and supporting the stores teamSetting clear expectations and standardsConducting regular one-to-ones and performance reviewsDeveloping a multi-skilled and flexible teamPromoting a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvementSafety, Quality and ComplianceMaintaining a safe, organised and efficient warehouse environmentDriving 5S standards and good housekeeping practicesSupporting audits and corrective action activitiesEnsuring compliance with quality, health and safety, and security requirementsWhat We're Looking ForEssential ExperienceSignificant experience within a stores, warehouse, logistics or materials management environmentPrevious supervisory or management experienceStrong inventory control and stock management experienceExperience using ERP or MRP systemsExperience supporting manufacturing operationsStrong understanding of warehouse processes and materials managementExperience implementing continuous improvement initiativesDesirable ExperienceElectronics or engineering manufacturing environmentDefence, aerospace or other highly regulated industriesLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologiesKey SkillsWe're looking for someone who:Leads through accountability and clear standardsBuilds capability and develops peopleIs organised, data-driven and detail-focusedUses facts and root cause analysis to solve problemsCan effectively collaborate across multiple departmentsChallenges inefficiencies and drives improvementTakes ownership and delivers resultsOther RequirementsSecurity Cleared (SC) or ability to obtain clearance.What We Can Offer YouFlexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional daysPrivate healthcareHealth cash plan – cash back for everyday health expensesAdditional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discountsPension scheme with 6% employer contributionsLife assurance – 4 x annual salaryReward and recognition platformDiscount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and moreEmployee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling servicesSupport for further training and educationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].