About The Role
The role of the Operations Manager - Inventory is part of the End to End Supply Chain function and is responsible for stock integrity, stock processes, and management of the Inventory Administration Team. Devising ways to optimize inventory control procedures. Identify areas requiring improvement and create a plan to implement and monitor.
The successful candidate will lead and deliver continuous improvements in quality, compliance & inventory management through actively engaging with your peer group within the business and deliver functional accountability as set out by your line manager.
You will have a minimum of 3 years of Inventory Supervisory management or higher. Preferably come from a warehouse or manufacturing background, with Lean management experience. Able to work with operating systems IFS (preferable but not essential) and Microsoft Office Suite. Able to lead a team and drive improvements, delivering against a set of KPI's
About The Company
At Whitworths, we are on a mission to support the nation in improving its eating habits by adding a little of what is good for you to every meal occasion.
With our purpose of
"Fuelling health, reducing disease, +one bite at a time"
, this is an incredibly exciting time to join our business. Having relaunched our brand, we are becoming a disruptor in the market as we not only drive our brand into the hands of the consumer, but we are thinking bigger and through our lobbying efforts, aim to change the thinking about the 5 a day to include nuts and seeds and so deliver real category growth. Do you want to be part of this journey?
There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you'll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, with our focus being on the right person for the role.
Please note, Whitworths is committed to eradicating modern slavery from its business and within our supply chain. Our modern slavery statement is available on our web site. If you have any concerns, you can contact the following organisations: The Salvation Army Human Trafficking Helpline - () and the Modern Slavery Helpline ().