Stores Team Leader - Picking

Norton Motorcycles, Inc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols)

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

Free fruit

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Free electric charge points

Job summary

Norton Motorcycles is seeking a proactive Picking Team Leader at our Solihull site to oversee daily picking operations, ensuring accurate preparation and delivery of parts to production areas. You will lead the picking team, maintain high standards of accuracy, and support production schedules with timely materials.

The role requires supervising experience, strong organisational skills, and a focus on stock accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a picking or warehouse setting.
• Strong organisational skills for fast-paced environments.
• Attention to detail and stock accuracy.
• Experience with inventory/warehouse systems or barcode scanners.
• Good cross-department communication.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily picking activities and workloads.
• Coordinate accurate picking and preparation for production.
• Record stock movements in inventory systems.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, and address delays.
• Collaborate with Stores, Warehouse, Production, and Supply Chain.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safe working practices and housekeeping.
• Coach and develop team members for performance.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in safe condition.
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Stock control

Inventory systems

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

Barcode scanners

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

Norton Motorcycles is looking for a proactive and organised Picking Team Leader to oversee day-to-day picking operations, ensuring parts and materials are accurately picked, prepared and delivered to the relevant production areas in line with operational requirements.

The successful candidate will lead and support the picking team, maintain high standards of accuracy and housekeeping, and ensure materials are available to support production schedules and business demands.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and supervise the daily activities of the picking team, ensuring workloads and priorities are managed effectively

• Coordinate the accurate and timely picking, checking and preparation of parts and materials for production and internal requirements

• Ensure all stock movements are recorded accurately within the relevant inventory management systems

• Monitor picking performance, productivity and accuracy, identifying and addressing errors or delays

• Work closely with Stores, Warehouse, Production and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials are available when required

• Investigate stock discrepancies, picking errors and missing materials, implementing corrective actions where necessary

• Maintain safe working practices, good housekeeping and compliance with health and safety procedures

• Train, coach and support team members, monitoring performance and encouraging continuous improvement

• Ensure picking equipment, tools and work areas are maintained in a safe and organised condition.

• Support stock control activities, cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives as required

Personal Specification

• Previous experience in a picking, stores or warehouse environment, ideally within manufacturing or automotive operations

• Experience supervising, leading or coordinating a team is essential

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail and a commitment to stock accuracy and operational efficiency

• Experience using inventory management systems, warehouse management systems or barcode scanning equipment

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a warehouse or stores environment

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

• 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

• Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

• Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

• Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

• FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

• Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

• Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

• A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

• Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

• Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!