Transport/Facility Manager
Droitwich
30,000 - 40,000 D.O.E
Our client based in Droitwich is expanding their team due to an exciting relocation. They offer grab lorry and tipper lorry hire along with the recycling of inert construction waste which happens on site at their yard and plant facilities. They operate a variety of modern machines and equipment, which ensure they can offer customers the best recycled aggregate available.

Responsibilities
• Managing the yard and the incoming/outgoing of material to process and finished product for sale.
• Managing daily duties of drivers and yard staff
• Working directly alongside the Managing director to ensure smooth running of the facility/recycling depot.
• Route planning for 5 HGVs, these are expected to be single drops.
• Load allocation and compliance checks
• Taking responsibility for 5 drivers including briefing/de - briefings
• General running of the recycling facility.
• Managing the traffic desk and dealing with any escalated driver or transport issues.
• Identifying and progressing opportunities to develop business with existing customers

Background
• The ideal candidate will come from the skip hire/recycling industry or HGV logistics linked with construction industry.
• Transport manager CPC licence is essential
• WAMITAB qualification an advantage
• Experience in routing vehicles
• Management experience of a yard environment
• Ability to quickly gain a good understanding of the customer base and market.
• Ability to coach, train, develop and inspire your staff to promote a hardworking and positive team spirit.
• An understanding of standard operating procedures and how to create, develop, record and manage their adherence.

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Stores Coordinator

Worcester

20,000 - 24,000

Overview:You will coordinate receipt of all deliveries, ensuring that they are inspected, booked in and batch labelled, and allocated either to storage or processing.

You will ensure stock is stored in such as way as to be readily accessible (efficient access and retrieval, particularly of high frequency items), protected from possible product contamination or spoilage, clearly labelled, and listed on a rolling inventory list to assist the Accounts team in stock valuations.

Your Incoming Goods and Storage role is to critically inspect incoming goods against commonly accepted and documented standards, report non-conformance through the Operations team or purchaser, safely and efficiently store materials and consumables, assist in keeping production flowing by accessing off-site or harder to access materials required for processing, and ensure all goods are batch controlled, traceable, clearly labelled and identifiable as having passed or failed inspection. You are expected to maintain excellent housekeeping standards and to ensure storage and safety standards are maintained. You will also oversee waste management on site, ensuring production operations remain efficient through removal of waste and supply of empty containers, also managing waste collections to ensure sufficient capacity exists for storage of waste in a hygienic and orderly manner.

In the area of off-site sub-contracted processes, you will pack goods for transport, completing appropriate records; and may be required to ferry goods locally to and from outworkers or sub-contractors, completing relevant goods inwards inspections on re-entry.

An additional aspect to the role is to handle all pallet despatch, packing and preparing consignments for transportation and ensuring they are fully protected, labelled according to customer requirements, compliant with customer standards and booked in to the haulier's delivery system. You will aim to minimise transport costs while ensuring goods reach customers in the same condition that they left Meridian.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager you will also offer support in all areas of goods inwards, storage, picking and despatch as per the immediate needs of the business.

Quality and safety checks must be carried out as per documented instructions and records must be kept including signatures on relevant paperwork (delivery notes, incoming goods check lists, works instruction dockets, etc.).

Main Responsibilities:_Goods inwards - receipt of goods, inspection, paperwork completion, storage or movement
_Outwork & sub-contracted processes - packing, ferrying, completion of paperwork
_Production flow - ensuring all materials and sundries or consumables are accessible efficiently as needed by production
_Pallet despatch - preparation, adherence to customer standards, booking, packing, loading
_Waste management - retrieval of full containers and supply of empty containers, booking collections




Health and Safety Requirements:Awareness of safe use of wrapping equipment
Awareness of safe use and inspection routine for Fork Lift Truck
Awareness of general risks in production and stores
Awareness of external site risks and moving vehicles
Awareness of evacuation procedures
Awareness of chemical handling and storage including location of fireproof solvent containers
PPE: mandatory safety footwear; mandatory hi-visibility outside

Purchasing Assistant - JOB DESCRIPTION


We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join our well established clients Purchasing Team.

Reporting to, and assisting, the Head of Purchasing, you will be responsible for a dedicated category and collaborate in delivering 'best in class' purchasing performance.

Working in partnership with suppliers, internal stakeholders and collaboratively with both the replenishment and Technical teams to drive excellence within the business and, in turn, to our customers.
This is an ideal opportunity for somebody to forge an exciting career in food manufacturing and procurement.

1. Job Title

Purchasing Assistant

2. Reporting Structure

The Purchasing Assistant reports directly to the Head of Purchasing. In the absence of the Head of Purchasing, the Purchasing Assistant reports to the Purchasing Director. The personnel leader is the Head of Purchasing.

3. Role Scope

The role of the Purchasing Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Director.
Undertaking administrative tasks as outlined by the Head of Purchasing, in a diligent, professional and timely manner.

4. Substitution

Cover for the Purchasing Assistant is provided within the Purchasing Team.

5. Key Accountabilities

* Manage the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information, both incoming and outgoing, with external and internal parties ensuring an ongoing understanding of current issues, proposing/taking action where appropriate.

* Full responsibility for a defined buying category, e.g. Herbs & Spices.

* General administrative tasks, data entry, tender coordination, filing and travel booking.

* Ensure contracts are developed and maintained.

* Review Supplier Performance, delivery schedules and KPI's.

* Have full knowledge of all products and suppliers.

* Source and review new raw materials in partnership with NPD team requirements.

* Work closely with Technical and Replenishment teams.

* Manage due diligence for raw materials and new launches collaborating with internal stakeholders.

* Actively manage the area of responsibility by using initiative and suggesting ways of improving systems for greater efficiency.

* Ensure all manual and computerised procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times.

* Take full share of responsibility of collective tasks.

* Produce and maintain reports for the wider business.

* Ensure that a polite and professional manner is maintained in all internal/external communications.

* Contribute positively and constructively to the Purchasing Team.

* Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by Head of Purchasing.


6. Qualifications and skills:
* Educated to A Level with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

* Methodical in approach with keen attention to detail

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Enthusiasm to learn and develop

* Confident working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

* Organised with the ability to plan and prioritise different tasks.

* Strong administrative skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

* Knowledge of supply chain, food supply chain, supplier management, portfolio management