JDR Cable Systems is looking for an experienced and proactive Stores Person to join the team at our Blyth manufacturing facility.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient management of raw materials and maintaining high standards of stock accuracy, traceability and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Stores Team Leader and Planning team, you will help ensure materials are available to support production while contributing to continuous improvement across warehouse processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out day-to-day warehouse operations including goods receiving, storage, inventory management and dispatch
- Operate and maintain MRP/ERP systems to ensure accurate stock control and full material traceability
- Support the development and implementation of warehouse procedures aligned to lean and continuous improvement principles
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental standards and relevant UK regulations
- Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audits and regulatory inspections
- Monitor and report key warehouse KPIs such as inventory accuracy, picking accuracy and on-time shipments
- Manage spare parts inventory and carry out bi-annual stock checks
- Liaise with offsite storage facilities and ports to coordinate raw material supply into the Blyth warehouse and manufacturing plant
We are looking for someone with strong warehouse experience who enjoys working in a structured and quality-driven environment.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in warehouse or industrial supply chain operations
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems
- Strong understanding of warehouse compliance, traceability and HSE requirements
- Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
- Forklift licence or experience operating material handling equipment (desirable)
- Knowledge of Lean / 6S principles
Desirable Experience
- Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting
- A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and process improvement
- Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation