Stores FLM

Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave incl. bank holidays

Pension - matched up to 10% and Life</

Health benefits - cash plan for dental

Cycle to work & Electric car scheme

Extra Slice discount scheme

Onsite parking & discounted products

Job summary

Allied Bakeries in Belfast is seeking a proactive Stores Front Line Manager to lead our Stores operation and ensure safe, efficient management of raw materials, packaging and consumables. You will drive stock accuracy and collaborate with Production, Planning, Procurement and Technical teams to support performance.

This day-shift role (Mon–Fri) offers a strong safety culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities to lead continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience of leading a team, preferably in a warehouse environment
• Experience working within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of GMP requirements / Food Safety / Health & Safety
• Proficient IT skills, including experience with inventory or ERP systems
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience of promoting a Safety First Culture

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Stores team to deliver departmental and site objectives
• Ensure the team are fully aware and compliant with all Health & Safety standards, policies, Safe Systems of Work (SSW's) and legislation
• Oversee the safe receipt, storage and issue of raw materials, packaging and consumables
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through robust inventory control processes
• Manage cycle counts, stock takes and investigation of inventory discrepancies
• Ensure effective stock rotation and full product traceability
• Monitor inventory levels and work closely with Planning, Procurement and Production teams to ensure material availability
• Manage goods-in processes and supplier deliveries
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and service levels
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Health & Safety and site procedures
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson's and Sunblest. You'll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn't for the faint-hearted – it's pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you're looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role

Location: Belfast

Annual Salary: £Negotiable

Closing Date: 25th September 2026

We are seeking a proactive and organised Stores Front Line Manager to lead our Stores operation and ensure the safe, efficient and compliant management of raw materials, packaging and consumables.

Leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for driving stock accuracy, ensuring material availability to support production, maintaining traceability standards and delivering excellent service to internal customers. You will work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement and Technical teams to support operational performance while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

This is a Day Shift role, working Monday to Friday.

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:

• 33 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
• Health benefits - funded cashpan for dentist, optiian and physio and Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial guidance and legal advice)
• Cycle to work scheme & Electric car scheme
• Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
• Onsite parking & discounted products

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Stores team to deliver departmental and site objectives.
• Ensure the team are fully aware and compliant with all Health & Safety standards, policies, Safe Systems of Work (SSW's) and legislation.
• Oversee the safe receipt, storage and issue of raw materials, packaging and consumables.
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through robust inventory control processes.
• Manage cycle counts, stock takes and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure effective stock rotation and full product traceability.
• Monitor inventory levels and work closely with Planning, Procurement and Production teams to ensure material availability.
• Manage goods-in processes and supplier deliveries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Health & Safety and site procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The Right Person

Essential

• 2 - 5 years' experience of leading a team preferably in a warehouse environment
• Experience working within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements / Food Safety / Health & Safety
• Proficient IT skills, including experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience of promoting a Safety First Culture

Desirable

• Forklift license
• Experience of purchasing and planning processes.
• Knowledge of ingredient and packaging traceability requirements.
• Experience with SAP