Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Hixon, Stafford
Salary is dependent on experience
Monday–Thursday 07:00–16:30 | Friday 07:00–12:15
Help shape the future of manufacturing at Allett
We're looking for an experienced Warehouse & Inventory Manager to lead the next stage of our operational journey.
This isn't simply about managing a warehouse.
It's an opportunity to build robust systems, introduce world-class inventory disciplines and create a warehouse operation that supports manufacturing excellence.
At Allett, we manufacture premium British lawnmowers used by passionate gardeners and some of the world's most prestigious sports grounds. We're a SME, not a large corporate manufacturer. Success in this role will come from being hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working in an environment where you'll be directly involved in solving problems, implementing improvements and supporting the wider team. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and we're continually investing in improving our people, processes and performance.
As part of an exciting restructure, this newly focused role will take ownership of our warehouse, goods-in and inventory management activities.
If you're someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, thrives on implementing best practice and has the confidence to positively challenge existing ways of working, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, goods-in and inventory functions.
- Develop and implement robust warehouse procedures, controls and standard operating practices.
- Drive inventory accuracy through disciplined stock management, cycle counting and effective transaction control.
- Improve the management and visibility of Work in Progress (WIP).
- Ensure materials are available to support production whilst maintaining optimum stock levels.
- Develop warehouse KPIs and use data to drive continuous improvement.
- Optimise warehouse layout, storage locations and material flow using Lean principles.
- Lead and develop the warehouse team, promoting accountability, ownership and high standards.
- Work closely with Production, Purchasing and Planning to ensure materials move efficiently throughout the business.
- Champion 5S, visual management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all warehouse operations are carried out safely and efficiently.
What we're looking for
Essential
- Significant warehouse management experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success improving inventory accuracy and warehouse disciplines.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, cycle counting and stock control.
- Experience implementing warehouse procedures and standard operating practices.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence behavioural change.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable analysing data and using KPIs to improve performance.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge poor practice constructively.
Desirable
- Experience within engineering, precision manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar industries.
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of Kanban, 5S and Visual Management.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent).
- Experience introducing barcode or warehouse management systems.
- CILT Level 3/5 (Logistics)
Is this role right for you?
You'll enjoy this role if you like creating structure, improving processes and making measurable improvements.
You're someone who believes procedures matter because they make everyone's job easier, safer and more efficient.
You'll be comfortable introducing change, gaining buy-in from colleagues and building a culture where inventory accuracy becomes everyone's responsibility.
What we value
We're not just a workplace — we're a team built on:
- Teamwork – growing together with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Reliability – honest, trustworthy and respectful
- Improvement – creative, curious and always looking for better ways of working
- Belief – confident we're stronger when we work as one
- Enthusiasm – bringing passion and energy to everything we do
Why join Allett?
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy more
- Company pension
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive leadership team
- Free onsite parking
- Early finish every Friday
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected British manufacturer
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
