Stores Team Leader

AEROTRON COMPOSITES LTD; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Stores Team Leader for their Chatteris facility. The role involves overseeing inventory accuracy, team supervision, and collaboration across departments to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with experience in manufacturing and operational procedures. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Private healthcare scheme

On-site gym

Canteen facility

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory records across all stores.
• Oversee planning and coordination of inventory routines.
• Supervise and support all stores staff, managing schedules.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve inventory issues.
• Track and report key performance metrics.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of operational procedures

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are looking for experienced Stores Team Leader who are looking for their next challenge and thrive working in a fast paced, innovative environment, manufacturing parts for major Aerospace and Defence OEMs. Our modern, purpose-built facility is designed so no jobs are too big for us - anything from components on helicopters to the manufacture of complex tooling. If you like variety, want to work in a great team alongside our Engineers and Production teams, we will provide you with continued development and support to achieve your career ambitions. We want you to bring the enthusiasm and attitude to succeed., Within our Stores function you will mainly help deliver the following, whilst additional tasks may also be required:

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory records (98%+accuracy) for parts identification, storage locations and quantities across all stores.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of Perpetual Inventory Routines, including cycle counts and resolution of discrepancies.
• Supervise and support all stores staff, including managing departmental schedules, performance appraisals and on the job training for new hires.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues, clarify procedures and expedite workflows.
• Maintain detailed records of all materials received, ensuring all goods are processed within 24 hours of arrival at goods in.
• Track and report key performance metrics to ensure efficient stores operations.
• Actively participate in and promote the continuous improvement program within the Supply Chain function, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Picking, packing and despatching sales, repair and subcontract orders
• Receiving inbound daily deliveries from couriers and hauliers
• Inspecting delivered goods to various defined standards
• Binning goods into a stock location
• Issuing and receiving of tooling used in the production process
• Picking & internally delivering piece part kits for the manufacture of production parts
• Shelf-life reviews
• High level of housekeeping within the stores area
• 5s and cleanliness of working areas
• Any other reasonable duties as required

Personal Attributes

• Fully comply with Company Policies including Health and Safety at all times
• Hands on and a can-do attitude
• Confident and able to adapt to tasks required
• Hard working and reliable
• Punctual and committed in all aspects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong attention to detail
• A level of commercial awareness, solving problems, eliminating wastes and risks

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive understanding of stores, shipping and operational procedures with a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility in working hours and approach to meet business needs during critical times.
• You should be computer literate with good working experience of Microsoft applications such as Excel and Outlook
• You will have experience of typical ERP/MRP systems although specific training will be given in our systems
• You should be a team player and able to communicate well with others in the business
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy, pressured and demanding environment
• Understanding of Aerospace standards and traceability, Lot control and record-keeping would be advantageous
• Forklift licence would be advantageous
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Commercial awareness, excellent problem-solving skills, eliminating wastes and risks
• Provide training, guidance and assistance to co-workers as required

Company Overview

Aerotron Composites Ltd is a privately owned company which is part of the Aerotron Group of aviation companies. We have a new purpose-built facility in Chatteris, focussing on manufacturing aircraft components for several major Aerospace and Defence OEMs. We are a global leader in the Aerospace and Defence industries and the partner-of-choice for best-in-class product development, manufacture and repair.

Salary & Benefits

Starting Salary and responsibility will be offered according to experience and qualifications with opportunities to increase salary with experience. You will be offered a full-time contract which comes with a competitive salary, 28 days holiday including statutory and public holidays and a private healthcare scheme. Our site has car parking, canteen facility and the benefit of a newly equipped gym for staff use. The role is 40 hours per week with the opportunity for overtime. Standard shifts are 8 hour day, Monday to Friday from 07:45-16:45. You will receive a comprehensive induction, on-site training which will cover all aspects of the role, and Health, Safety and Fire and HR compliance training.