Warehouse Stores Supervisor in Oldbury

Gap Personnel are recruitng for a stores supervisor to joing a growing team on the day shift. This is a hands-on role that combines inventory management, materials handling, stock control, good receipt and dispatch and team supervision. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the stores function, maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production requirmetns and leading by example within the warehouse and stores environment.

Details:

• £16 - £18 per hour based on experience
• Monday - Thursday 8am to 16:14
• Friday 8am to 13:30
• Opportunities for career progression and salary review following successful completion of probation

The Role:

• Supervise the daily operation of the stores department, ensuring materials and componenets are avaialble to support production requirments.
• Lead by example and actively participate in stores activities, including goods receipt, stock put away, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Manage and maintain accurate stock records using the comapnys inventory management systems.
• Carry out regular cycle counts and stock audits to ensurre inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing correctiive actions.
• Ensure all incoming goods are inspected, checked against delivery documentation and correctly stored.
• Coordinate the timely issue of materials, consumables and components to production areas.
• Monitor stock levels and raise replenishment requests to avoid shortages.
• Organise and optimise storage locations to maximise efficiency and warehouse space utilisation.
• Ensure all incominng goods are inspected, checked against delivery documentation and correctly stored.
• Coordinate the timely issue of materials, cosumables and components to production areas.
• Monitor stock levels and raise replensihment request to avoid shortages.
• Organise and optimise storage locations to maximise efficiency and warehouse space utilisation.
• Ensure all materials are clearly identified, correctly stored and easily accessible.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all stores and warehouse areas.
• Support production teams by ensuring urgernt material requests are prioritised and fulfilled efficiently.
• Train, support and supervise stores personnel, ensuring workloads are effectively managed.
• Work closely with purchasing, production and operations teams to ensure smooth material flow throughout the business.
• Ensure compliance with all company proceudres relating to inventory management, quality and health & safety.
• Carry out daily safety checks and report any equiptment, storage or safety concerns to management.
• Operate forklift trucks and other material handling equiptment safely and in accordance with company procedures.

The person:

• Previous experience in a stores supervisor, warehouse supervisor, or stock control role.
• Strong understanding of inventory managment and stock control processes.
• Hands on approach with willingness to support operational activities when required.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good leadership and people managment skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Good problem solving and decision making ability.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Forklift Truck Licence (Essential) .
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing 5S, or continuous improvement principles would be beneficial.

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