Warehouse & Inventory Controller: Kanban & Quality

AMETEK Inc.; Shildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. in the United Kingdom (Shildon) is seeking a warehouse/materials coordinator to support effective storage, stock control and material movement. You will verify deliveries, manage inventory records, and run a Kanban system on the shop floor.

The role requires proficiency with ERP/quality systems, attention to detail, and a Full UK driving license. You will collaborate cross-functionally and help ensure safety and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, document control and quality systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving license and proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and verify incoming materials against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Unload deliveries and store materials in designated locations safely and efficiently.
• Issue materials to internal departments or production teams as required.
• Maintain accurate stock records using inventory management systems.
• Run and maintain a visible Kanban system in stores and shop floor.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Assist with stock counts, cycle counts and audits.
• Pick materials for internal use or external dispatch.
• Label, organise and maintain orderly storage areas.
• Ensure materials are handled in line with health, safety and quality standards including COSHH.
• Support waste reduction and stock rotation processes.
• Liaise with suppliers, procurement where necessary.
• Maintaining/updating Quality data base for suppliers compliance with ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001.
• Scrutinise certification and create PDF copies to store in a database system.
• Cataloging and utilising disposal of surplus materials on a database system.
• Raising NCRs for quality issues.
• Managing and updating a subcontract register to track all offsite Purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Tools

ERP system

Document Control System

Quality system

Job description

AMETEK Inc. in the United Kingdom (Shildon) is seeking a warehouse/materials coordinator to support effective storage, stock control and material movement. You will verify deliveries, manage inventory records, and run a Kanban system on the shop floor.

The role requires proficiency with ERP/quality systems, attention to detail, and a Full UK driving license. You will collaborate cross-functionally and help ensure safety and ISO compliance.