Job Description
Job Title:
Stores FLM
Requisition ID:
4204
Job Location:
Belfast - BT5 5HW
Posting Start Date:
04/09/2026
Posting End Date:
25/09/2026
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Job Category:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
Overview of role
Location: Belfast
Annual Salary: £Negotiable
Closing Date: 25th September 2026
We are seeking a proactive and organised Stores Front Line Manager to lead our Stores operation and ensure the safe, efficient and compliant management of raw materials, packaging and consumables.
Leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for driving stock accuracy, ensuring material availability to support production, maintaining traceability standards and delivering excellent service to internal customers. You will work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement and Technical teams to support operational performance while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
This is a Day Shift role, working Monday to Friday.
There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:
- 33 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
- Health benefits – funded cashpan for dentist, optiian and physio and Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial guidance and legal advice)
- Cycle to work scheme & Electric car scheme
- Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
- Onsite parking & discounted products
Key Accountabilities
- Lead, coach and develop the Stores team to deliver departmental and site objectives.
- Ensure the team are fully aware and compliant with all Health & Safety standards, policies, Safe Systems of Work (SSW’s) and legislation.
- Oversee the safe receipt, storage and issue of raw materials, packaging and consumables.
- Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through robust inventory control processes.
- Manage cycle counts, stock takes and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure effective stock rotation and full product traceability.
- Monitor inventory levels and work closely with Planning, Procurement and Production teams to ensure material availability.
- Manage goods-in processes and supplier deliveries.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and service levels.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, Health & Safety and site procedures.
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
The Right Person
Essential
- 2 - 5 years’ experience of leading a team preferably in a warehouse environment
- Experience working within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of GMP requirements / Food Safety / Health & Safety
- Proficient IT skills, including experience with inventory or ERP systems.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience of promoting a Safety First Culture
Desirable
- Forklift license
- Experience of purchasing and planning processes.
- Knowledge of ingredient and packaging traceability requirements.
- Experience with SAP
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