Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer with big plans for 2025 and the future. They are looking for an experienced Stores Manager from a manufacturing background to join their team. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE: A proven track record of managing a Stores / Warehouse team (Essential). Experience of writing and implementing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). A solid understanding of the manufacturing process. Had some experience of using Sage accounting software, or similar software. Be able to understand CAD drawings / engineering diagrams (Desirable) Main Duties: Managing a team of approximately 3 full time staff, holding daily meetings, tool box talks. Carry out staff assessments, appraisals, disciplinaries, 1-2-1s. Liaising with Managers of other departments, i.e. Production, R & D, and Fabrication. Must have proven Lean Manufacturing experience. Formulating and implementing processes based on Lean thinking. Ensure goods received are booked in accurately and items are put away in a timely manner. Evolve the system of kitting parts for lifts. Creating and updating all SOPs. Work with the Purchasing Manager to ensure Suppliers upgrade to barcode system From the Andon System, identify and drive out root cause issues. Implementation and evolution of Kanban System to Production line. Implementation and evolution of Kanban system to Suppliers. Monitoring the quality of work produced, implementing corrective actions. Implementing new parts storage upgrade across the whole Stores. Responsible for providing materials to a fast-moving production line. Maintain a clean and safe stores environment. Hours of work: 6:40am - 4:45pm, Monday to Thursday (3 day weekend) Salary: £35,000 This role would suit someone with manufacturing / engineering stores experience, previous roles could include; Stores Supervisor / Stores Team Leader / Stock Control Manager / Stock Control Supervisor / Stock Control Team Leader / Stock Controller / Warehouse Manager / Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Team Leader / Senior Stores Operative / other.