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.