Role: Stores & Logistics Supervisor

Location: Altrincham, Manchester

Hours: 40

Salary: £35,360.00 

Job Summary

The Stores & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the control and management of all materials, components, logistics, and shipping activities within the Part-145 approved MRO facility. The role ensures that parts, materials, and equipment are properly received, stored, controlled, and issued in full compliance with Part-145 regulations, company procedures, and airworthiness requirements.

This position plays a critical role in supporting efficient workshop operations while maintaining strict regulatory and traceability standards.

Key Responsibilities

Stores Operations

• Supervise daily stores operations including goods receipt, inspection, storage, and issue of materials and components.

• Ensure correct handling and storage of aircraft wheels, brakes, and associated components.

• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory control systems.

• Ensure parts and materials are correctly identified and traceable.

• Control shelf-life items and ensure timely monitoring and removal of expired materials.

• Manage quarantine and segregation of unserviceable or rejected parts.

Logistics & Shipping

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities.

• Ensure components are packaged, preserved, and shipped in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate transportation with logistics providers and customers.

• Prepare shipping documentation and ensure export/import compliance where applicable.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:

• Part-145 requirements

• Company MOE procedures

• Airworthiness certification and documentation requirements

• Ensure certification paperwork (EASA Form 1 / equivalent) accompanies components as required.

• Support internal and external audits.

Inventory & Control

• Maintain stock accuracy and conduct regular cycle counts.

• Monitor stock levels and support purchasing planning.

Team Supervision

• Supervise stores and logistics personnel.

• Allocate tasks and monitor workload.

• Ensure staff training and competency standards are maintained.

• Promote safe working practices within stores operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in stores or logistics.

• Experience using inventory or ERP systems.

• Experience supervising staff preferred.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work accurately in a regulated environment.

Desirable Experience

• Forklift or warehouse handling certification.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Organisational discipline

• Leadership and teamwork

• Compliance awareness

• Problem-solving

• Time management

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