Materials manager Work, Jobs in Leicester (with Salaries)

Materials Manager
KP Snacks —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Weekend availability
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Production Area Manager
Tayto Group Limited —Corby
- £50,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- In-person
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Production Manager
Elements Solutions Inc —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- From £48,770 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Workshop Manager
Quartzelec —Rugby
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Operational Training Team Leader
Noble Foods Limited —Leicester
- £15.07 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Training Support Manager
Showsec —Leicester
- £40,260 a year
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Operations Manager (Designate) – Fencing & Construction
JMG Fencing Contractors Ltd —Naseby
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
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Senior PMO Manager
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Senior Facilities Manager
HelloFresh —Derby
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
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Repairs Support Manager
Trent & Dove Housing —Burton-On-Trent
- Up to £44,072 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Travel
- Leadership
13d
Capital Account Manager
Steris —Leicester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
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Project Manager Renewables (m/f/d)
Honeywell —Leicester
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- English
Regional Manager – East Midlands
The Labour Party —Derby
- £52,766.71 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- Leadership
1d
Scenic Production Assistant
On Event Production Co —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Scenic Production Assistant
On Event Production Co. —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Project Manager - Manufacturing Product Transfer
Morgan Advanced Materials —Rugby
- Full-time
- PMP
- Microsoft Office
- Manufacturing
Senior PMO Manager
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Repairs Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- £39.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
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Retail Sales Advisor - Leicester
Oak Furnitureland —Leicester
- £48,300 - £53,950 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Site Manager
Kier Group —Northampton
- £48,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Engineering

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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

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Data analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Team management
Partnership building
Risk management
Supply planning
Stock coordination
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.

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.

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

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

Our purpose
At KP Snacks, we're passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions of people enjoy our products, including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, KP Nuts, Tyrrells, Skips, POM-BEAR and Butterkist, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers.

For decades, we've been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. We're equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

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.

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