Stores Supervisor: Lead Materials & Stock Control

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 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.