Materials & Stores Operations Leader

PPG; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Stowmarket seeks a Materials & Stores leader responsible for safe and compliant management of raw materials, packaging, stores and labelling to support site production plans. You will drive inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance and people leadership across the department.

You will report to the Site Operations Manager and lead a team while delivering continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity. Close collaboration with Planning and Procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' management experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain.
• Experience in stores, warehouse, logistics or raw material operations in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of warehousing principles, storage methodologies and material handling practices.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain concepts.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse management and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety and Environmental (EHS) culture across Raw Materials and Stores operations, ensuring compliance with site and company requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, training compliance, SOP governance and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure COMAH, ATEX, environmental and other regulatory requirements for raw material storage and handling.
• Manage and maintain Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and safe isolation practices.
• Lead and manage the Stores, Raw Materials and Labelling teams.
• Ensure accurate inventory management, stock control and material traceability.
• Coordinate receipt, storage and distribution of raw materials, packaging and consumables.
• Ensure quality standards and lead root cause investigations and CAPAs.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Promote continuous improvement projects and visual management.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Procurement and Supply Chain to support production plans.
• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies to improve material flow and performance.
• Champion 5S and workplace organisation standards.
• Guide sustainability projects and waste reduction programmes.
• Develop and monitor departmental measurements and reporting of safety, service and productivity.
• Manage departmental resources and cost control while maintaining service and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

Regulatory awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

PPG Industries in Stowmarket seeks a Materials & Stores leader responsible for safe and compliant management of raw materials, packaging, stores and labelling to support site production plans. You will drive inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance and people leadership across the department.

You will report to the Site Operations Manager and lead a team while delivering continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity. Close collaboration with Planning and Procurement is essential.