Stores Supervisor

Equals One; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservatory Outlet Group in Wakefield is seeking a Stores Supervisor to lead the daily operation of the Stores department. You will supervise the team, manage stock and ensure timely delivery of materials to production.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities to maintain high stock accuracy and smooth production flow. An organised, proactive candidate with IT skills and a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores, warehouse, materials or stock-control environment.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Good knowledge of stock-control processes and material handling.
• Experience managing a high volume and variety of stock products.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence managing performance and maintaining team standards.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and stock-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the Stores team.
• Plan and allocate daily workloads in line with production priorities.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, picking and issuing of materials.
• Ensure deliveries are checked, recorded and put away accurately.
• Maintain accurate stock records and complete regular stock checks.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages, damage and picking errors.
• Monitor workflow and respond to delays, shortages and bottlenecks.
• Ensure materials are stored, labelled, rotated and segregated correctly.
• Identify and isolate damaged or incorrect materials.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, briefings and one-to-one support.
• Support employee inductions and on-the-job training.
• Address performance, conduct, attendance and timekeeping concerns.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Yard and Transport.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control, workflow and service levels.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stock-control

Planning workloads

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock-management systems

Job description

Conservatory Outlet - Wakefield
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Hours: Mon to Fri, 7:00-15:30
About us:

Part of a £60m turnover Group, Conservatory Outlet is Yorkshire’s leading manufacturer of high-quality home improvement products spanning contemporary extensions, conservatories, orangeries, replacement roofs, windows and doors in both uPVC and aluminium.

The group and associated companies are dynamic and innovative businesses that value creativity, teamwork and commitment. Our employees are the heart of the business and we invest in good people, offering career development and training opportunities. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future growth of our group.

About the role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Stores Supervisor to lead the daily operation of our Stores department.

You will supervise and support the Stores team, ensuring stock is accurately controlled, deliveries are processed efficiently and Production receives the right materials at the right time.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident managing people, maintaining high standards and responding to changing production priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the Stores team.
• Plan and allocate daily workloads in line with production priorities.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, picking and issuing of materials.
• Ensure deliveries are checked, recorded and put away accurately.
• Maintain accurate stock records and complete regular stock checks.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages, damage and picking errors.
• Monitor workflow and respond to delays, shortages and bottlenecks.
• Ensure materials are stored, labelled, rotated and segregated correctly.
• Identify and isolate damaged or incorrect materials.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, briefings and one-to-one support.
• Support employee inductions and on-the-job training.
• Address performance, conduct, attendance and timekeeping concerns.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Yard and Transport.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control, workflow and service levels.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a stores, warehouse, materials or stock-control environment.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Good knowledge of stock-control processes and material handling.
• Experience managing a high volume and variety of stock products.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence managing performance and maintaining team standards.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and stock-management systems.
• A proactive and accountable approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Experience within the window or manufacturing industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

An FLT licence would also be desirable; however, training can be provided for the right candidate.

Please note EqualsOne is advertising this on behalf of Conservatory Outlet Group and is not acting as recruitment agency, all applications will come directly to Conservatory Outlet Group.