Production Store Supervisor

Role Overview

We are looking for a Production Store Supervisor to oversee store activities that support production and on-site installation teams. The role focuses on keeping materials, tools, and consumables organised, traceable, and readily available.

Daily Store Operations

• Take charge of the store’s everyday functioning and support both production and site installation requirements.
• Accept incoming tools, materials, and consumables, then label, arrange, and issue them in a prompt and orderly manner.
• Keep all items stored neatly, clearly identified, and simple to retrieve when needed.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-kept store environment at all times.
• Follow a 5-day work week.

Issuance and Tracking

• Monitor the usage of regularly consumed items such as adhesives, blades, and sealants, and keep records updated.
• Maintain either a manual register or digital log for materials and tools issued to employees or specific jobs.
• Track the return of reusable tools and equipment.

System Setup and Process Improvement

• Support management in creating a basic inventory tracking method using Excel, handwritten logs, or software.
• Suggest better ways to organise the store, improve labelling, and streamline processes for stronger efficiency and accountability.
• Help define minimum and maximum stock levels for important consumables.

Stock Monitoring and Replenishment

• Carry out regular stock counts and flag items that are running low.
• Prepare advance purchase requests for tools and materials that are used often.
• Work with Procurement or Purchasing colleagues to make sure restocking happens on time.

Tool Care and Reporting

• Identify and report any missing or damaged tools.
• Ensure equipment is stored and handled correctly to reduce loss, damage, or misuse.
• Maintain records for high-value tools issued to individuals or teams.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a store or stockroom position, ideally within construction, fabrication, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in stone or worktop fabrication will be a strong plus.
• Must be able to work on your own and take ownership of tasks responsibly.
• Comfortable with manual handling of items, within safe limits.
• Good working knowledge of Excel or straightforward inventory log systems.
• Well-organised, dependable, and attentive to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in creating or improving manual stock control systems.
• Exposure to adhesives, abrasives, blades, and similar fabrication or installation materials.
• Forklift licence or experience using store equipment would be an added advantage.