Stores Team Leader

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful manufacturing business based in Thetford for an experienced Stores Team Leader. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on stores professional to take responsibility for a busy department, supporting production operations across multiple sites.

The Role Reporting to the Purchasing & Stock Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the stores function, ensuring stock accuracy, efficient material flow and excellent service to production teams.

Managing a small team of Stores Assistants, you will play a key role in maintaining stock control, driving continuous improvement and ensuring all procedures are followed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the Stores Department across two sites in Thetford.
Lead, motivate and develop a small team to achieve departmental objectives.
Work closely with Production Team Leaders to plan material requirements.
Liaise daily with Purchasing, Production and Customer Services teams.
Ensure all goods received are accurately checked, booked in and stored correctly.
Ensure materials are issued accurately and on time to support production.
Maintain stock accuracy and investigate any discrepancies.
Coordinate regular cycle counts and stock checks.
Identify and implement improvements to stores processes and controls.
Ensure quality procedures and company standards are followed at all times.
Attend daily production meetings and prioritise workload where required.
Promote a positive health and safety culture within the department.
Carry out risk assessments, investigations and regular health and safety audits.To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience within a stores, warehouse or stock control environment.
Experience leading or supervising a small team.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Good IT skills and confidence using stock management systems.
A valid forklift licence and experience operating a forklift truck.
A full UK driving licence.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business.
A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
The ability to learn and manage a large and varied product range.Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous, although not essential.  This is a full time, permanent position and an immediate start can be accommodated.  For more information, please contact Emily at Pure