Stores Front Line Manager

Hovis Bakeries; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave including bank holidays

Matched employer pension up to 10%

Health benefits: dental/optical/physio

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries is seeking a proactive Stores Front Line Manager to lead the Stores operation, ensuring safe, efficient management of raw materials, packaging and consumables.

You will work with Production, Planning, Procurement and Technical teams to support performance while upholding safety, quality and continuous improvement. The role is day shift, Monday to Friday, in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Stores team to deliver departmental and site objectives.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards, policies and Safe Systems of Work are followed.
• Oversee safe receipt, storage and issue of raw materials, packaging and consumables.
• Maintain stock accuracy through robust inventory control processes.
• Manage cycle counts, stock takes and investigation of discrepancies.
• Ensure effective stock rotation and full product traceability.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Planning, Procurement and Production.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency and service levels.
• Ensure GMP, Health & Safety and site procedures are followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

GMP compliance

IT skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Stores Front Line Manager (4204)

Requisition ID4204-Posted04/09/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

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 - matchedemployer 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 Slicecompany 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

• 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
• Experience of purchasing and planning processes.
• Knowledge of ingredient and packaging traceability requirements.