Store Manager

This role is not about assisting just from a desk. Whilst some tasks are desk based, others involve being actively involved with the production team and the entire production backend to ensure our UAVs are manufactured to the highest standards, process are improved wherever possible, and our production team have what they need – when they need it.

Responsibilities include:

• Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of parts and finished drones, ensuring that stock levels are maintained to meet production and distribution demands. This includes implementing inventory tracking systems and conducting regular audits.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components. The manager must understand the lead times for different components and manage the supply chain to prevent production delays.
• Warehouse Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the warehouse, including the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. This involves organizing the warehouse layout for efficient space utilization and managing the movement of goods within the facility.
• Quality Control: Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure that incoming components and outgoing products meet the required standards.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure the warehouse complies with health and safety regulations. This includes conducting risk assessments, implementing safety protocols, and training staff in safety practices.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve warehouse processes.
• Customer Service: Coordinate with the sales and customer service teams to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. This may involve handling special shipping requests or managing returns and exchanges.
• Emergency Response Planning: Develop and implement emergency response plans for situations like equipment failures, supply chain disruptions, or natural disasters.

Person Specification:

• Organisational Skills: The ability to organize inventory, manage space, and coordinate logistics efficiently is crucial. This includes being detail-oriented to track inventory accurately and foresee logistical needs.
• Attention to Detail: Precision is key in inventory management and in ensuring that all aspects of warehouse operations run smoothly and accurately.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Must be adept at identifying problems quickly and developing effective solutions, especially in a fast-paced environment where delays can have significant impacts.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing situations, such as shifts in supply chain dynamics or production schedules, and to handle unexpected challenges efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are essential for coordinating with different departments, suppliers, and team members, as well as for clear and concise reporting.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to make quick and informed decisions, considering both the immediate and long-term implications for the warehouse and the broader business.
• Proactive Approach: Anticipating potential issues and taking initiative to prevent problems before they arise is a valuable quality.
• Stress Management: The capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure is essential in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Stamina: The role may require physical work, including lifting, moving inventory, and being on one's feet for extended periods.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of and commitment to workplace safety protocols and regulations, especially in an environment where complex equipment is used.

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year