Stores Manager

Spectrum Control; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

33 days holiday including bank

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x annual salary

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking an experienced Stores Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in the UK. You will manage daily stores operations, ensure accurate inventory, and support production with timely material availability.

The role requires leadership of the stores team and strong focus on 5S, compliance and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement and Quality to keep materials flowing and KPI targets met.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in stores/warehouse/logistics environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong inventory control and stock management experience.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the stores function.
• Ensure inventory is received, stored, controlled and issued.
• Maintain goods-in, storage and kitting processes.
• Support production through material availability and prioritisation.
• Lead, coach and develop the stores team.
• Drive 5S and compliance in the warehouse.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement and Quality teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven thinking

Problem solving

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 Doing

Leading Stores Operations

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the stores function
• Ensuring inventory is accurately received, stored, controlled and issued
• Maintaining efficient goods-in, storage and kitting processes
• Supporting production through effective material availability and prioritisation
• Ensuring traceability and material control requirements are consistently met

Inventory Management

• Maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy across all stock locations
• Leading cycle counting and stock take activities
• Investigating inventory discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory

Supporting Manufacturing Performance

• Ensuring materials are released and kitted to production on time
• Maintaining Kanban and line-side replenishment systems
• Identifying and escalating material shortages and inventory risks
• Working closely with Planning and Procurement to support production schedules

Leading and Developing People

• Leading, coaching and supporting the stores team
• Setting clear expectations and standards
• Conducting regular one-to-ones and performance reviews
• Developing a multi-skilled and flexible team
• Promoting a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement

Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient warehouse environment
• Driving 5S standards and good housekeeping practices
• Supporting audits and corrective action activities
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health and safety, and security requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Significant experience within a stores, warehouse, logistics or materials management environment
• 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

Desirable Experience

• Electronics or engineering manufacturing environment
• Defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies

Key Skills

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads through accountability and clear standards
• Builds capability and develops people
• Is organised, data-driven and detail-focused
• Uses facts and root cause analysis to solve problems
• Can effectively collaborate across multiple departments
• Challenges inefficiencies and drives improvementTakes ownership and delivers results

Other Requirements

• Security Cleared (SC) or ability to obtain clearance.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The 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)