Raw Materials Manager

We are recruiting for a Raw Materials Manager to cover a maternity leave for a period of 12 months working for a leading food business based in Hereford.
This role is working Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm, is office based and is offering a salary of £28-33k per annum dependent on experience.
As Raw Materials Manager you will report into the Site Manager, and play a pivotal role in overseeing the journey of Raw Materials from procurement to utilisation, ensuring the smooth flow of Raw Materials to meet the demands.  Your duties will cover the following:

• Effectively manage raw material contracts to ensure optimal procurement terms.
• Supervise and guide the Raw Materials Administrator.
• Oversee the intake of Raw Materials, including fuel, and ensure timely availability for production.
• Handle raw material claims and quality control data efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for backhauling to optimise logistics.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of Raw Materials and finished feed to minimise variation or loss.
• Manage feed mill administration tasks, including ticket checking orders and resolving receipting queries.
• Coordinate the QC sampling process for Raw Materials.
• Produce monthly reports for accounts and key performance indicators (KPIs).

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a Materials Manager, Planning, Scheduling or Contract Manager role is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel is required
• Strong organisational abilities, including time management and prioritisation.
• Numerate and analytical with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Previous experience in a feed mill environment is desirable.

Benefits Include:

• 31 days holiday allowance
• 6% pension
• Life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Free staff parking 

Please apply today or call us to discuss this Raw Materials Manager role in more detail!