Stores Team Leader

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 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. Stores Team Leader 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. Stores Team Leader 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 If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply'.