placing internal purchase orders to ensure stock is ordered and delivered in a timely manner for Production
generate appropriate documentation for all material movements that are coming in and going out
investigating stock discrepancies and highlight any issues to the manager, if not resolved once Investigations have been carried out
work collaboratively with both internal and external Warehouse personnel, including the QA team
ensuring stocks are rotated correctly, using the FIFO principle
carry out daily and monthly stocktakes to ensure accurate stock levels
monitor, record and report any damaged or out of date stock in a timely manner
book in deliveries and co-ordinate Inter Depot Transfers, and ensure they are received on the system in a timely manner, and that any delays are communicated to the relevant departments
Requirements
previous experience in a similar role in a Food/FMCG environment
reach and Counterbalance forklift licences would be desirable
knowledge of ERP/stock control systems and familiar with basic goods in and supply chain procedures
excellent IT skills
strong attention to detail
time management and the ability to prioritise workload
problem solving skills
able to follow both written and verbal Instructions
engineering project manager
Responsibility
rochester, Kent | Fixed Term Contract
to manage capital projects from concept to completion and provide clear direction and strong leadership
to Maintain all project layouts, machine and building drawings
to support a culture that ensures continuous improvement and strives for excellence
introducing improvements to existing processes and techniques to minimise threat to productivity
purchasing, cost and supplier management for projects
equipment and materials management for projects
actively driving hygiene and health and safety throughout the team and contractors
Requirements
proven experience in engineering project management
hands on AutoCAD experience is essential
mechanical or electrical experience within a food manufacturing environment and complex plant
strong experience and knowledge of plant utilities, industrial services compliances, process control and project management
continuous improvement and lean manufacturing background
preferably degree educated within engineering
excellent interpersonal and communication skills including negotiating and influencing
trouble-shooter and creative problem solver
planning manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
rochester, Kent | Full Time
management of Inventory Forecasting and Demand Planning
generate and submit planned purchase requirements where appropriate, in line with agreed schedules
manage supply issues and develop alternative plans where delivery schedules cannot be improved
manage stock levels to reduce overstock and obsolescence using relevant demand planning tools
working in conjunction with NPD, Technical, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and Factory Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy, and reduce forecast volatility through collaborative, co-ordinated activity
manage end-of-life processes in conjunction with the Business to ensure that slow moving and excess inventory is minimised
maintain a good level of communication with suppliers/vendors and internal Teammates
Requirements
at least 5 years' experience in a similar role within manufacturing/FMCG environment
previous experience of setting up a new function; bringing together existing resources; heading up a similar function
degree level or equivalent, within an appropriate related subject
comfortable communicating across multiple layers in the organisation; can deliver "bad news" and manage conflict
cross-functional understanding of supply chain planning, sales, NPD, logistics finance, marketing, and operations
good understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes and the enthusiasm to enhance knowledge
strong commercial acumen and negotiating skills
able to prioritise and organise in a dynamic environment and comfortable working under pressure
customer services administrator
Working hours
full-time
Language
english
Requirements
strong previous experience within a similar role in a fast paced environment
good understanding of supply chain processes
highly analytical, numerate and a good problem solver
excellent organisational skills
great interpersonal and communication skills
ERP/MRP systems experience is advantageous
positive, pro-active attitude
ability to work with a varied stakeholder group
Responsibility
any other reasonable duties, responsibility or requests that may be issued by management from time to time
processing and updating our in-house system with daily information from our 3rd party warehouses and resolving any discrepancies between actual and paperwork
communicate with production departments to highlight shortages and request production dates
managing credit notes and returns from customers
reporting To: Logistics Manager
customer order processing and management, answering questions, investigating queries, relaying stock issues, order amendments etc
ensuring regular reporting of OTIF
use customer portals as required
team leader
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
to identify difficulties as and when they arise and communicate these to your Hygiene Manager
to follow all hygiene, food safety, quality, health & safety procedures, and the company terms
report any Food Safety/Health & Safety concerns and ensure PARs are filled out appropriately
to achieve a “right first time” clean, following set work instructions and safety protocols
carry out daily/weekly/monthly/ad hoc cleaning tasks
take part in daily GMP audits
to work as part of a team to ensure that the highest standards of visual and microbiological hygiene are always maintained across all areas of the site
to manage breaktime to ensure staff is on the shop floor on time
Requirements
previous hygiene experience within a food manufacturing environment
previous team leader experience
an understanding of HACCP principles, Health & Safety, COSHH, BRC and hygiene practices
level 2 Food Safety
good communication skills
work well under pressure
basic IT Skills
ability to work on own initiative individually as well as part of a team
logistics manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
be jointly responsible on OTIF performance
effective relationship management of the Retailers Supply Chain team
manage the customer services team and supervise the function proactively with the agility to respond at an appropriate pace when required
manage through the Transport Controller, on transport scheduling
ensure sales order processing is performed smoothy
using Microsoft Dynamics , to ensure that OTIF targets are met along with the operations team
guide the Transport Controller to schedule transport to organise deliveries
participate in Operation and Customer services meetings to resolve any service-related issues
Requirements
proven experience in a similar role, managing a team to ensure the logistics deliver to business requirements
experience of working with retailer supply chains and developing and implementing strategy
background of working in a manufacturing based company would be advantageous
strong relationship management skills
highly analytical to develop and interpret data and information for reporting
understanding of logistics planning
excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to communicate with people at all levels within the organisation
must be enthusiastic, resilient, tenacious and persuasive
apprentice
Working hours
apprenticeship
Language
english
Requirements
good knowledge of Microsoft 365
experience with Videography , photography and illustration would be desirable
strong communication skills, both verbal and written
creative and analytical
excellent attention to detail
punctual and reliable
motivated and strong desire to learn and develop
positive and pro-active attitude
Responsibility
carry out any other reasonable duties and ad-hoc projects associated with the role as required
quality assurance manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
identification and implementation of appropriate systems and procedures to enable accurate assessment, monitoring and documentation of quality in a timely manner
to maintain and continually improve the QMS to ensure it remains robust and fit for purpose
management and performance of the internal audit system
manage supplier audits
manage quality of third party supplied products
to ensure the QMS documents are maintained and accessible to the relevant key personnel throughout the business
to work with the Group Technical Manager to ensure that all products are fully risked assessed as part of the HACCP
including systems of internal audits, hygiene, HAACP, traceability, specifications, supplier approval, work instructions, customer complaints & focus, non-conformance, concessions, quarantines, corrective actions, and pest control monitoring
Requirements
previous experience in a similar role is required
A degree level qualification or equivalent in a food science related discipline
HACCP qualification and Food Hygiene and/or advanced food hygiene training
strong knowledge of Food Safety legislation, labelling requirements, auditing and basic microbiology
comfortable training people and handling customer complaints
strong management skills
comfortable communicating with all levels across the Business
positive attitude and adaptable to any environment
procurement manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
new vendor development and maintenance of existing partnerships
part-take in commercial negotiations alongside the Head of Finance on an annual basis
ensure stock integrity
support NPD team to secure product and listings as and when required
prepare ad hoc reports and presentations required by the business
managing the process of supply chain planning to ensure there is a constant availability in the factory of all the necessary raw material and packaging materials for smooth running of operations
attend food and packaging exhibitions from time to time
liaise daily with internal departments including NPD, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Technical, Operations
Requirements
strong experience working within a purchasing or supply chain role
CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
strong commercial acumen and negotiating skills are essential for the candidate to be successful in this role
organisational skills and able to prioritise own workload
positive attitude and adaptable to any environment
comfortable working under pressure
innovative and a solution finder
A minimum of a 2:1 degree , within a business or appropriate related subject
apprentice administrator
Working hours
apprenticeship
Language
english
Responsibility
to provide administrative support to the Import/Export team
assist with ad-hoc reports, special projects, and strategic initiatives
attending meetings / events with line manager as requested
support on administration tasks related to our import/export system
help complete documentation for import and export bookings
shadow team members in understanding the end-to-end sourcing process, from identifying suppliers, through to negotiation and contract review
following apprenticeship Standard as required
carry out and other reasonable duties associated with the role as required
Requirements
excellent attention to detail
punctual and reliable
strong communication skills, both verbal and written
be able to identify problems and resolve in a timely manner