Job Description

Stores Supervisor

We are looking for a Stores Supervisor to join our team at Tods. The role will be based at our Head Quarters on Portland, Dorset.

The Stores Supervisor is responsible for leading all aspects of the stores function at, ensuring efficient, compliant, and safe handling of materials across goods-in, inventory, and dispatch. This role oversees a small team and drives operational excellence in support of production, quality, and customer delivery. The Supervisor will implement best practices in Defence stores management, maintain accurate records, and foster a clean, organised working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Oversight

Line manage the Stores Lead and stores team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback. Set and monitor daily priorities across goods receipt, stock control, kit marshalling, and dispatch. Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards.

Operational Control

Oversee all goods-in activities, ensuring accurate booking against purchase orders and preparation for inspection. Maintain and audit stock records, freezer logs, resin/glass cloth documentation, and dispatch registers. Ensure correct handling and storage of chemicals, PPE, consumables, and classified parts. Monitor minimum stock levels Implement and manage regular stock counts

Process Improvement

Lead reorganisation of racking, material locations, and stores layout to optimise space and flow. Drive continuous improvement initiatives including FIFO, small batch utilisation, and shelf-life rotation. Identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies in stores operations.

Systems & Documentation

Ensure accurate use of MRP database for stock movements, stock levels and traceability. Maintain documentation for goods received, dispatched, and stored in accordance with quality and security protocols. Support audits and inspections with complete and compliant records

Cross-Functional Support

Liaise with Production, Quality, and Security teams to ensure timely material availability and compliance. Escalate shortages, discrepancies, or certification issues promptly and professionally. Participate in daily tiered meetings to support production flow and issue resolution.

Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems. Valid Forklift licence. Eligibility for UK security clearance. Adherence to Business Management System and ISO9001 requirements

Knowledge / Skills:

Proven experience managing a busy stores function in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and team development skills. Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities. High attention to detail and commitment to compliance. Safety-conscious mindset and excellent housekeeping standards. Eligibility for UK security clearance.
Tods has been in existence for more than 90 years, and is a preferred choice for the Royal Navy for the production of sonar domes, acoustic windows, acoustic coatings and other complex structures for surface warships and submarines.

The company has also built an impeccable reputation for quality and delivery to over 25 navies worldwide, from Europe to USA and Asia.

Products and services include the design and manufacture of sonar domes, submarine acoustic windows, acoustic cladding, damping treatments, radomes and other multifunctional structural composite enclosures that enhance the performance of vital sonar, radar and communications equipment.

Tods is a growing business, based on Portland and it is great time to join our workforce. The role is permanent and full time, offering 38 hours per week from 7am - 5pm. In return we offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays and an attractive company pension scheme, Health Cash Plan, Home and Tech scheme, Cycle2work available and much more!

We offer a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday.

Portland is based on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic coast and is home to a huge variety of water-sports facilities and excellent sailing for all abilities.

If you feel you have the relevant experience for this role, please email a copy of your CV to us now.

All candidates must be able to achieve Security Clearance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Have you been based in the UK for 5+ years and able to obtain security clearance?
Work Location: In person