Materials manager Work, Jobs in Leicester, Lec (with Salaries)

Materials Manager
KP Snacks —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Customer Service & Operations Manager
Soane Britain —Thurmaston
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
Project Team Leader
Durant Cricket —Oakham
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Leadership
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7d
Talent Acquisition Coordinator - 12m FTC
CEVALogistics —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Regional Security Manager - EMEA (m/f/x)*
Solventum —Loughborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Military
- English
Capital Account Manager
Steris —Leicester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Garden and Property Maintenance Operative
Falcon Support Services —Loughborough
- £13.45 - £13.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Paid training
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Spirits & Minerals Category Manager (On-Trade)
Libra Drinks —Nottingham
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Data analysis skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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12d
Senior Analyst (Raw Materials)
Almac Group —Loughborough
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
5d
IP Operations Manager
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) —Coventry
- £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Building Assessment and Evaluation Surveyor
The IAA —Leicester
- £36,500 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Junior Project Manager
CEVALogistics —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Project management
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Scenic Production Assistant
On Event Production Co. —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
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Purchasing Lead
Mace Industries —Corby
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
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Retail Sales Advisor - Leicester
Oak Furnitureland —Leicester
- £48,300 - £53,950 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Business Development Manager - Kiwa Construction Material Testing
Kiwa —Derby
- £49,978 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Scenic Production Assistant
On Event Production Co —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
Operations Lead
Healand Labs —Leicester
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Materials Manager

KP Snacks -
Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Procurement
Leadership

Full job description

Materials Manager
Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, popchips, Nik Naks, and more…)
On-site | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Materials Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role

At KP Snacks, we know great snacks start with great operations behind the scenes. We're looking for a Materials Manager who can ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time, every time.

This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for the planning, procurement, inventory management and availability of raw materials, packaging and indirect materials across the site. You'll play a critical part in keeping production running smoothly, balancing service, cost, quality and stock levels while maintaining the highest food safety and compliance standards.

Leading a team of three colleagues, you'll work closely with Site Leadership, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehousing and external suppliers to manage material availability, reduce risk, improve inventory performance and drive operational excellence. You'll be confident influencing at all levels, challenging where necessary and building strong relationships that deliver results.

If you're a strong people leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

Competitive annual salary, annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target 5%), plus KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus additional holiday after five years’ service
Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel
KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support
Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life

What will you be doing?

Leading material availability across the site
Ensuring raw materials, packaging and indirect materials are available to support uninterrupted production, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions before they impact operations
Driving inventory and warehouse performance
Taking ownership of inventory management, stock accuracy, stock takes, material variances and storage utilisation across both on-site and off-site locations, balancing service levels with working capital targets
Building strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships
Acting as the key link between site teams and Procurement, working collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to monitor performance, resolve issues and improve On Time In Full delivery
Leading and developing a high-performing team
Managing, coaching and supporting a team of three colleagues, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence across all shifts, including weekend coverage
Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Analysing performance data, identifying opportunities to reduce waste, optimise inventory levels, improve processes and strengthen material planning capabilities across the site

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

Proven Materials Management experience
Significant experience in a Materials Manager, Inventory Manager, Supply Chain Manager or similar role within FMCG, food manufacturing or a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
The confidence to build credibility and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels, from shop floor teams through to senior leadership, while developing strong external supplier relationships
Exceptional people leadership skills
Experience leading, coaching and developing teams, creating engagement and delivering results through others in a demanding operational environment
Expertise in inventory, planning and procurement processes
Strong knowledge of materials planning, inventory control, supplier performance management, warehousing and working capital management, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements
Analytical and problem-solving capability
The ability to interpret data, identify risks and opportunities, make informed decisions and implement effective solutions to maintain service and minimise disruption

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