Are you an experienced Stores Team Leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of materials, inventory and logistics within a well-established manufacturing business?
We are working with a respected engineering manufacturer who are looking for a Stores Team Leader to join their operations team. The successful candidate will have proven experience leading a team within a manufacturing, engineering or logistics environment, alongside strong organizational skills, a hands-on approach and the confidence to support the implementation of a new ERP system.
Stores Team Leader
39 hours a week - Mon-Fri
Permanent
Competitive Salary
On-site – Kingsbury, Greater London
Stores Team Leader
Job Description
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
Company Benefits
We are working with a respected engineering manufacturer who are looking for a Stores Team Leader to join their operations team. The successful candidate will have proven experience leading a team within a manufacturing, engineering or logistics environment, alongside strong organizational skills, a hands-on approach and the confidence to support the implementation of a new ERP system.
Stores Team Leader
39 hours a week - Mon-Fri
Permanent
Competitive Salary
On-site – Kingsbury, Greater London
Stores Team Leader
Job Description
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Service Team, overseeing Goods Inwards, Inventory, internal material movements, kitting, packing and shipping to ensure materials and finished goods are handled safely, accurately and on time.
- Allocate daily tasks, prioritize workloads and lead daily team meetings to review operational requirements, safety, stock shortages, shipping priorities and outstanding actions.
- Coach, mentor and develop team members, creating a multi-skilled team through structured training, clear expectations and ongoing support.
- Support the implementation and adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), going live in November 2026, ensuring accurate transactions, consistent processes and effective use of mobile scanning systems.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, oversee goods receipt, stock movements, Kanban replenishment, cycle counting and kitting, while managing packing, carrier bookings, shipping documentation and dispatch activities.
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
- Proven experience leading a warehouse, stores, logistics, materials or service team within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of Goods Inwards, inventory control, material handling, kitting, packing and dispatch, with experience using an ERP or warehouse management system.
- Excellent people-management skills, including task allocation, workload prioritization, coaching, mentoring and the ability to lead daily team meetings.
- Good digital skills and the ability to maintain accurate stock records, investigate discrepancies and follow controlled processes, with confidence using or learning Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, assertive and collaborative approach to decision-making, continuous improvement and working under pressure.
Company Benefits
- Enhanced Pension contribution (via salary sacrifice) from: Up to 8% employee + employer 10.5%
- Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
- Business travel insurance
- Option to join Private Healthcare Scheme after 3 months
- Cycle scheme, Home and Tech, Discounts on retail platforms
- Electric Car scheme (salary sacrifice)
- YuLife Employee Benefits and Wellbeing app
- Learning and development opportunities
- 25 days + BH holidays
