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Stores Leader

City: Nottingham

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

As Engineering Stores Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the reliability and performance of our manufacturing operations by leading the Engineering Stores function for a 24/7 factory environment. Responsible for the day-to-day management of engineering stores, stock control, parts availability, and supplier relationships, you will ensure that maintenance teams have the materials and components they need to keep production running efficiently. You will drive continuous improvement across stores processes, lead a team to deliver against key Safety, Quality, Service and Cost objectives, and develop robust inventory management practices to support current and future business demands. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about operational excellence, people development, and delivering world-class engineering support within a high-performing manufacturing environment.

Location - Nottingham, NG90 - On-Site

Contract - Full Time, Permanent

Hiring Manager - Ashley Ashwell

Your responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Stores function, ensuring parts and materials are available to support factory maintenance activities
Manage inventory, stock accuracy, and transaction controls to maintain reliable stock levels and minimise operational risk
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering Stores processes, systems, and ways of working
Develop and implement robust stock management strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and site procedures
Build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to optimise parts availability, service levels, and cost efficiency
Oversee purchasing activities, including purchase order management, goods receipt processes, and adherence to financial controls
Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering Stores team, creating clear succession plans and supporting individual development
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), using data and insights to drive operational improvements and business performance. Support site safety, quality, and compliance objectives by ensuring adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality standards
Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operational teams to ensure Engineering Stores effectively supports current and future manufacturing demands.

The experience we're looking for

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) with experience gained within a manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, or regulated production environment
Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing a team to achieve operational and business objectives
Strong knowledge of stock control, inventory management, purchasing, and stores operations
Experience working within environments governed by quality, safety, and compliance standards, such as GMP, MHRA, or equivalent regulations
A proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and delivering process efficiencies
Confident decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse data and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience using ERP systems and business reporting tools to monitor performance and support operational decision-making
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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