Stores Manager (Manufacturing)

jobs.sportstechgroup.org- JobBoard; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Medway Towns is seeking a dedicated Stores Manager to oversee a dynamic team and ensure efficient operations. This role involves managing the stores team, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring quality control while liaising with suppliers and departments. The ideal candidate will bring supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a commitment to excellence, you will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and achieving set KPI targets. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

34 days paid holiday

Pension

Discounts package

Qualifications

• Experience in managing stores operations and small assembly teams.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stores team for efficient booking and operational processes.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained and quality control is upheld.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Stores Management

Supervisory Experience

Tools

Pegasus Opera/CRM

MS Office

Job description

About the Company - A rare opportunity has become available within a long established company in Medway Towns for a permanent Stores Manager, working 37.5 hours per week, 07.00-15.00, Monday to Friday. You will be managing the general stores operations and small assembly team. If you are from a Manufacturing/Engineering background, that is very advantageous.

About the Role - Your main duties will include:

1. Managing the stores team ensuring an efficient and accurate booking in/out and operational process is provided.
2. Ensuring the goods in process is defined and adhered to, checking stock and quantities against the purchase orders.
3. Quality Control.
4. Liaising with suppliers and couriers to deal with any potential issues/enquiries.
5. Maintaining and reporting against a set of operational KPI targets.
6. Ensuring that optimum stock levels are maintained at all times, including ensuring settings are correct in the stock management system.
7. Completing stock takes, cycle counts and valuations within main stores.
8. Coordinating with Purchasing, Accounts, and Manufacturing Departments.
9. Ensuring that manufactured part stock levels are correct and provided on time to target dates where defined.
10. Carrying out all usual supervisory duties including absence management, annual reviews, etc.

Qualifications - Experience/Qualifications:

1. Experience using Pegasus Opera/CRM systems is desirable.
2. Previous manufacturing Stores management experience is advantageous.
3. Supervisory experience.
4. Strong problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent ability to organise time and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
6. IT Literate: MS Office and database operation.

Required Skills - The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience, must be physically fit as some heavy lifting is involved, highly organised, and self-motivated. You will also have excellent communication skills across departments, and a positive and proactive approach is essential within this role.

Preferred Skills - The company offers excellent benefits including 34 days paid holiday, pension, and discounts package.