Stores Operations Lead - FMCG Materials & Inventory

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

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.