About the role
At NP Aerospace, every vehicle, armour system and defence product depends on the right materials arriving at the right place at the right time. As our Stores Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in making that happen.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stores or warehouse leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and leading from the front. You'll oversee the day-to-day operation of our Goods Inwards and Stores function, ensuring materials flow safely and efficiently through the business while supporting major defence programmes that help protect those who protect us.
If you're someone who enjoys creating structure, solving problems and helping teams perform at their best, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What you'll get in return
At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That's why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:
- Performance rewards - discretionary bonus opportunities
- Flex your day - flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
- Time to recharge - 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Support for Defence - two weeks' paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
- Future security - competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
- Peace of mind - life cover at 3x base salary
- Health & wellbeing first - BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
- Grow with us - career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
- Supportive environment - a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose
What you'll be doing
You'll lead the day-to-day operation of our Goods Inwards and Stores team, ensuring materials are received, stored and issued accurately to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments. By coordinating workloads, allocating tasks and providing visible leadership on the shop floor, you'll help create a safe, efficient and high-performing operation where every team member understands their priorities and contributes to overall business success. Working closely with the Materials Control Manager, you'll help plan resources, storage capacity and equipment requirements while maintaining accurate stock records within QAD. You'll oversee goods receipts, stock movements, work order transactions and cycle counting activities, ensuring traceability and inventory accuracy are maintained to the highest standards. Your attention to detail will help ensure production always has the right materials available at the right time. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coach and develop your team, support new starters and encourage continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices. You'll work collaboratively with Production, Purchasing, Finance and other stakeholders to resolve issues quickly, improve operational performance and identify opportunities to make the stores function even more efficiently.
What you'll bring
- Excellent organisational skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Experience supporting production operations in medium to high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience participating in internal or external audits.
- Knowledge of defence manufacturing or regulated industries.
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
Data Privacy
NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
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Stores Team Leader in Coventry employer: NP Aerospace, Ltd.
NP Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Coventry where innovation meets defence technology. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects while benefiting from a culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the defence sector, supported by a team that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
