At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage stores operations, ensuring efficient material flow and inventory accuracy.
- Company: Join Spectrum Control, a leader in engineering and manufacturing solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, 33 days holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and further training in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in stores management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Stores Manager to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide cover during a period of long-term absence. You'll be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant management of stores operations, ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy, customer service and operational performance. Working closely with Production, Planning, Procurement and Quality teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials flow efficiently through the business and that our stores operation delivers the highest standards of compliance, accuracy and support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading Stores Operations
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the stores function
- Ensuring inventory is accurately received, stored, controlled and issued
- Maintaining efficient goods-in, storage and kitting processes
- Supporting production through effective material availability and prioritisation
- Ensuring traceability and material control requirements are consistently met
- Inventory Management
- Maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy across all stock locations
- Leading cycle counting and stock take activities
- Investigating inventory discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
- Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory
- Supporting Manufacturing Performance
- Ensuring materials are released and kitted to production on time
- Maintaining Kanban and line-side replenishment systems
- Identifying and escalating material shortages and inventory risks
- Working closely with Planning and Procurement to support production schedules
- Leading and Developing People
- Leading, coaching and supporting the stores team
- Setting clear expectations and standards
- Conducting regular one-to-ones and performance reviews
- Developing a multi-skilled and flexible team
- Promoting a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
- Safety, Quality and Compliance
- Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient warehouse environment
- Driving 5S standards and good housekeeping practices
- Supporting audits and corrective action activities
- Ensuring compliance with quality, health and safety, and security requirements
Desirable Experience
- Electronics or engineering manufacturing environment
- Defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
Key Skills
- Leads through accountability and clear standards
- Builds capability and develops people
- Is organised, data-driven and detail-focused
- Uses facts and root cause analysis to solve problems
- Can effectively collaborate across multiple departments
- Challenges inefficiencies and drives improvement
- Takes ownership and delivers results
Other Requirements
- Security Cleared (SC) or ability to obtain clearance.
What We Can Offer You
- Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Private healthcare
- Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
- Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
- Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
- Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
- Reward and recognition platform
- Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
- Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
- Support for further training and education
Stores Manager employer: API Microelectronics Ltd.
Spectrum Control is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and engineering excellence thrive. With flexible working practices, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive health benefits, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and development, providing ample opportunities for growth while ensuring a safe and compliant workplace that values integrity and teamwork.
