Role: Warehouse Team Lead
Salary: £14.73
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (6am-2pm)
Contract: Permanent
Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC)
Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester.
We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue that growth.
We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team.
We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too.
You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.
About the role
To oversee the day-to-day efficient receipt, storage and despatch of raw materials and finished products across our on-site facility.
To organise and lead a team of warehouse operatives who are responsible for servicing all production lines. Responsible for the health and safety of anyone working or visiting the warehouse and able to demonstrate full traceability, control and accuracy of all stock whilst adhering to food safety policies.
Responsibilities include:
- Organising and leading a team for the relevant shift pattern. Manage time, attendance and train/development of team members
- Communicate with team on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements
- Ensure comprehensive handovers are given to the following shift
- Ensure the delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production schedules/WMS system signals
- Manage the relationship with internal functions (Production/Technical/Supply Chain) as required to ensure a smooth operation across the business
- Liaise with suppliers and transport companies as and when required in a timely way
- Ensure inventories are accurate. Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately and stock managed correctly in rotation. Support organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervals
- Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change
- Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- H&S aware
- People focused
- Structured, logical and organised
- Experience of WMS and best practice
Desirable:
- Food Manufacturing background
- FLT License
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional week
- Restaurant and retailer discounts
- Healthcare cash plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Employee assistance programme – GroceryAid
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
