Materials Handler

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation; Southwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Materials Controller to coordinate the timely and cost‑effective movement of materials to production. You will receive, inspect and book in materials, manage stock, run cycle counts, support the Materials Team Leader and maintain 6S and lean practices while adhering to COSHH and ISO standards.

Strong numeracy and literacy, MS Office proficiency, and knowledge of JIT/Kanban are essential; a team player

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy including computer literacy with previous material handling experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills.
• A problem solver with the ability to seek alternative solutions.
• Competent user of MS Office particularly Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of JIT and KANBAN driven processes
• Hands on approach with a strong attention to details with excellent follow up skills
• Team player skills with the proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and book in materials, ensuring accurate entry into the inventory management system.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles using the company forklift truck, adhering to safety protocols.
• Support the Materials Team Leader in achieving departmental KPIs, contributing to the development and maintenance of the 6S programme.
• Conduct daily cycle counts with precision and attention to detail, as directed.
• Prepare kitted parts for manufacturing, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and proper recording in the system.
• Issue manufacturing orders on a daily basis in line with production schedules.
• Maintain FIFO principles for material distribution to production cells.
• Process unplanned material requirements using requisition and NCR systems.
• Ensure stock is stored, labelled, secure, and orderly; participate in stock minimisation initiatives.
• Manage daily replenishment of internal K-Bin systems for production cells and consumable racks.
• Oversee disposal of surplus materials in compliance with COSHH and ISO14001; recycle packaging materials.
• Support EMS initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and ISO9001/ISO14001 compliance.
• Demonstrate commitment to company objectives and policies.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

JIT/Kanban knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

About Us

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.

About Us

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.

While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

To co-ordinate the timely and cost-effective movement of all materials, Spellman products, and support services to the point of need; ensuring that Company performance targets are achieved. The job will involve the receiving of goods, kitting, cell replenishment and location of common parts. The job is also highly focussed in respect of environmental and lean considerations associated within the warehouse domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and book in materials, ensuring accurate entry into the inventory management system.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles using the company forklift truck, adhering to safety protocols.
• Support the Materials Team Leader in achieving departmental KPIs, contributing to the development and maintenance of the 6S programme.
• Conduct daily cycle counts with precision and attention to detail, as directed.
• Prepare kitted parts for manufacturing, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and proper recording in the system.
• Issue manufacturing orders on a daily basis in line with production schedules.
• Maintain full understanding and application of FIFO (First In, First Out) principles for material distribution to production cells.
• Process unplanned material requirements using the requisition and NCR systems.
• Ensure all stock is appropriately stored, clearly labelled, secure, and kept in an orderly condition; actively participate in stock minimisation initiatives.
• Manage daily replenishment of internal K-Bin systems for production cells and consumable racks.
• Oversee the correct disposal of surplus materials in compliance with COSHH and ISO14001 regulations, including recycling of packaging materials.
• Stay informed and actively support EMS initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and compliance with ISO9001 (Quality) and ISO14001 (Environmental) standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to achieving the company’s business, quality, and environmental objectives and policies.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Good numeracy and literacy including computer literate with previous material handling experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills
• A problem solver with the ability to seek alternative solutions
• Competent user of MS Office particularly Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of JIT and KANBAN driven processes
• Hands on approach with a strong attention to details with excellent follow up skills
• Team player skills with the proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

We at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at [e-mail], or call [phone].