Head Storeman

Location Pershore
Discipline: Manufacturing
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: keaton.smith@gmprecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: J897
Published: almost 2 years ago

We at GMP Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company, based in the Pershore area, and we are looking for a Head Storeman to join their team on a full-time, permanent, contract.

Our client specialises in metal and are a current lead in the metalwork business. They have had a fantastic growth and are now looking to extend their team.

As Head Storeman, you will be managing the stores process and ensuring that everything is managed to a high standard. On top of this, you will also be leading the development of the inventory management and using the SAGE 200 ERP system throughout the process.

Head Storeman main duties:

  • To install and maintain robust routines which enhances stores records and area
  • Operate stores area on an orderly, accessible, and safe basis
  • Work with procurement team to ensure inventories of generic parts and materials are adequate at all times
  • Assisting with cost control of stocks and participating in initiatives to eliminate waste and financial over-provision of stock
  • Participate in the establishment of and ensuring adherence to sound protocols / inventory management processes for accurate perpetual stock records including process for regular test counts and follow up of discrepancies to allow correction of systems or proper application of process where required
  • Assisting management identify slow moving and stocks at risk of obsolescence
  • Working with quality control team to ensure materials inwards are checked prior to booking in and adequate quarantine procedures applied for failed goods / making appropriate arrangements for returns
  • Maintain adequate security procedures for valuable and at-risk stocks
  • To supervise waste disposal process on site, including maintaining all documentation required for environmentally sound disposal
  • Making sure storage of any dangerous substances / materials is compliant with appropriate supplier guidance, or guidance offered by the company’s health and safety staff / senior management
  • Ensure all stores staff are suitably trained and compliant with health and safety guidance within factory
  • Ensure stores team comply with all cyber security protocols, Defence Sector customer security requirements and customer / supplier non-Disclosure / confidentiality requirements
  • Ensuring booking in and issues process compliant with business traceability requirements
  • Management and development of the stores team including recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary, and training
  • Offering stores team leadership with clear standard setting and compliance with best practice across the stores team

Head Storeman desired skills and experience:

  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the similar role and in a similar metal working, engineering sector
  • Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence is essential
  • Experience of working with MRP / ERP systems in a hands-on, leadership role
  • Understanding of an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
  • Able to understand technical drawings
  • A committed team builder to ensure rigorous application of process and development of robust protocols which are rigorously applied.
  • A committed team player with drive to support operational effectiveness.

This position will be operating on a Monday – Friday, 07:45am – 17:00pm with an early finish on Friday of 13:00pm.

For all of the above you will be rewarded with an hourly rate of up to £13, plus additional company benefits.

AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency.