Stores Supervisor

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Early finish on Fridays

Global exposure

Job summary

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc is seeking a Stores Supervisor to lead Goods Inwards, Stores, Inventory Control and Kitting, ensuring materials are received, managed and supplied to keep production running smoothly.

This hands-on role involves leading a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement, and upholding safety, quality, and inventory performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Warehouse/Stores/Inventory Supervisory role.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prioritise workloads and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health & safety procedures and standards.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, traceability and Right First Time kitting performance.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Manage and prioritise daily workloads, escalating material shortages and supply risks where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency, productivity and inventory performance.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, material issues and non-conformances.
• Recruit, coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability and high performance.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance and support succession and skills development planning.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and deliver against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP) objectives.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Team development

Job description

Are you a driven leader with a passion for warehouse operations and inventory excellence? We're looking for a Stores Supervisor to lead our Goods Inwards, Stores, Inventory Control, and Kitting functions, ensuring materials are received, managed, and supplied efficiently to keep production running smoothly.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll lead a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure outstanding safety, quality, delivery, and inventory performance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health & safety procedures and standards.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, traceability and Right First Time kitting performance.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Manage and prioritise daily workloads, escalating material shortages and supply risks where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency, productivity and inventory performance.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, material issues and non‑conformances.
• Recruit, coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability and high performance.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance and support succession and skills development planning.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and deliver against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP) objectives.

What You Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in a Warehouse, Stores or Inventory Supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop operational teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, solve problems and deliver results under pressure.
• Good working knowledge of inventory control, warehouse processes and stock accuracy management.

Our Offer to You

• Comprehensive benefits – including annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, private healthcare
• Strong Work-Life Balance – enhanced policies, focus on employee wellbeing, employee engagement events, early finish on Fridays
• Global Exposure – work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global network
• Inclusive Culture – thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion
• Career Progression – learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.