This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to take ownership of inventory control, ensuring stock accuracy and the efficient movement of materials throughout the operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production by maintaining optimal stock levels, coordinating daily goods movements, and supervising the pallet handling team to ensure materials are delivered to the production lines safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and control stock levels to ensure materials are available to support operational and production demands.
* Complete routine stock checks, cycle counts, and update/reconcile inventory records using AX or similar systems.
* Verify stock transactions, ensuring goods movements align correctly with order documentation.
* Maintain organised storage areas, ensuring materials are clearly located and easily accessible when required.
* Investigate inventory variances and take appropriate action to resolve discrepancies.
* Arrange and manage stock transfers between departments and storage locations.
* Ensure all products meet required customer standards for identification, labelling, packaging, and storage.
* Produce inventory updates and reports for management review.
* Supervise and support pallet handlers and line feeders, ensuring safe and efficient material movement throughout the facility.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across manufacturing areas and KANBAN storage locations.
* Follow all company Health & Safety, quality procedures, and standard operating processes.
* Wear appropriate PPE at all times and promote a safe working environment.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different teams.
* Current Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence required.
* Confident with basic IT systems and numerical tasks.
* Able to prioritise workload, work independently, and manage multiple activities.
* Physically capable of handling manual tasks, including lifting and moving materials.
* Proactive attitude with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
* Understanding of Health & Safety practices, 5S principles, and lean manufacturing processes.
* Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on manufacturing environment.
Desirable:
* Powered Pallet Truck licence.
* Previous experience using AX, ERP systems, or similar stock management software.
Shift Pattern
12-hour shifts on a rotating 3-shift pattern
Candidates must be able to work all shifts.
Days: Wednesday to Friday
7:50am - 8:00pm
Then 2 rest days
Nights: Monday to Wednesday
7:50pm - 8:00am
Then 4 rest days
Split Shift: Monday & Tuesday - Days
Then 1 rest day
Thursday & Friday - Nights
Then 4 rest days
Salary description
£30338.00 - £30338.00 per year