Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the role involves maintaining inventory and supplies by overseeing the receiving, storing, kitting, and delivery of items, while ensuring the security of all inventory. The post holder will also manage ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) activities for spares and repairs.
Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Production team to ensure that materials are available for manufacturing operations in alignment with the production schedule, helping to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the store is staffed with qualified and experienced personnel capable of meeting required outputs. This includes training, assigning tasks, scheduling, planning, and disciplining team members, as well as coordinating resource needs with other teams.
- Oversee control of materials, consumables, and inventory related to special project spares and clean room supplies.
- Support the Supply Chain Manager with daily operational tasks.
- Maintain operational performance standards, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and resolve issues as they arise.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, and recommend changes when appropriate.
- Ensure received items are booked in and stored correctly within agreed timelines.
- Manage item kitting for production in alignment with the production schedule.
- Oversee the dispatch process, ensuring items are packaged and dispatched promptly, meeting customer and supplier expectations.
- Track and monitor the stores department’s performance through the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Manage inventory following the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
- Utilize appropriate commodity management techniques, such as Kanban.
- Conduct ongoing stock checks to ensure the entire inventory is accounted for annually, investigating and reconciling any discrepancies.
- Maximize warehouse efficiency by optimizing the use of available space.
- Ensure vehicles, equipment, and plant machinery are maintained and available for use at all times.
- Carry out any additional tasks and duties as assigned by management.
- Ensure all shipments comply with Export Controls and Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in English and Maths, Grade C or above.
Experience:
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of warehouse methods, principles, concepts, and best practices.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing situations.
- Experience in export control and handling dangerous goods.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong time management skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in computer use, including ERP systems.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Knowledge:
- Current Health & Safety legislation.
- Current Environmental legislation.
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level