Materials Controller

1 month ago


Spalding, United Kingdom Worldwide Fruit Ltd Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Materials Controller to join our Packaging team. This is a hands on role working Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Manage the flow of all packaging materials within the business (Apple Way & Kent) from supplier through the stock system to the end product. Including the purchasing, inventory, stock management, receiving, and deliveries (Kent).
- Maintain good working relationships with all our suppliers
- Seeking out cost savings and opportunities where possible.
- Manage forecasting and the ordering of packaging materials.
- Manage the storage of packaging materials updating movements
- Maintain Packaging Stock Sheet and other relevant documents.
- Manage the Packaging Store and other Locations to ensure all stock is accessible, accurate and stored correctly. Processes and procedures are maintained to the highest standard
- Assist with the Forklift driving when needed or when current staff are not available (Sick / Holiday etc).
- Ensuring company procedures in relation to receipt of product are maintained, and all products are checked against specifications and booked in correctly and working practices fully meet the needs of the business and where possible.
- Identify areas of improvement, opportunity, innovation utilising A5’s continuous improvement Tools as well as implementing 5s in the packaging Store and Packaging Office, and following 5Why and Rapid problem solving techniques.
- Work closely with the Materials Control Manager to provide total business requirements and solutions for Apple Way and Kent based operations. Where possible assist the Commercial teams to ensure that BOMs are accurate allowing packaging materials and equipment to be consumed correctly
- Promote best practice in relation to Hygiene, Health & Safety standards, good housekeeping and support the Company’s efforts to minimise its environmental impact (Zero Waste) and adopt environmental best practice
- Work closely with colleagues in Production, Quality, Technical, Commercial and Procurement, participating in audits and customer visits as required
- Work closely with the customer base to ensure optimum service. Engage in new initiatives and seek out new innovations to ensure WFL remain at the forefront of industry evolution.
- Due to the nature of the business flexibility will be required at times around working hours.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join an exciting team in a business continually developing and progressing.



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