Senior Stores Person
£30,000 plus excellent benefits
The Senior Stores Person is a permanent position based in Royston for an established manufacturing company. This is a key operational role within the Stores & Supply Chain team, ensuring the efficient execution of warehouse activities, kitting processes, inventory management, and material flow to support production. The role requires experience in factory material logistics within a dynamic manufacturing environment ensuring materials are delivered on time and in full (OTIF) to production stations.
Responsibilities for the Senior Stores Person:
- Warehouse Operations: Strong understanding of material handling, stock control, and kitting processes.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve material flow issues and operational bottlenecks efficiently.
- Organisation & Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and follow procedures.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of warehouse safety best practices and HSE regulations.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using warehouse management systems, ERP software, and IT systems.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle changing priorities effectively.
Experience and knowledge required for the Senior Stores Person:
- Minimum 5 plus years’ experience in a warehouse or stores role within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with material flow management of multi-level BOMs and complex assemblies.
- Previous work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing setting is essential.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) is beneficial.
- Valid forklift license, ideally with overhead gantry (pendant) approval and knowledge of warehouse safety standards are advantageous.
- Familiarity with Lean inventory models (Kanban, JIT, VMI) is a plus.
Hours of work for the Senior Stores Person:
Monday to Friday Flexible 8.00am to 4.00pm
Benefits for the Senior Stores Person:
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (also extra days available)
- Medicash
- Medical Insurance
- Sick Pay
- Pension
- Flexible hours, can bank extra holidays
- Life Insurance
- Vending machines and canteen
- Other benefits available
For more information on the Senior Stores Persons, please contact Georgia Ferris