We're looking for a proactive and driven Raw Materials Team Leader to take ownership of raw material planning and stock management within our fast-paced factory environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to lead and motivate a team while ensuring maximum crop utilisation and minimal waste. What You'll Be Doing As Raw Materials Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in ensuring raw materials are effectively managed, rotated, and utilised to meet customer and production requirements. You will: Manage raw material stock availability and utilisation across the factory. Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Stock Controllers and the Backyard Team. Develop effective grading plans to maximise operational efficiency and grader capacity. Monitor stock quality and proactively identify and escalate crop-related issues. Review industrial bins and collaborate with line graders to reduce waste and improve crop usage. Ensure all stock issued to production meets required quality checks and approvals. Work closely with FLT drivers, production teams, graders, and managers to achieve optimal stock utilisation. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce waste and maximise returns through industrial re-sales where appropriate. Maintain clear visibility and accurate tracking of all crop stock on site. What We're Looking For Experience working within a factory, manufacturing, or food production environment. Previous team leadership experience is advantageous but not essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving ability with a focus on continuous improvement. Confidence in making decisions and prioritising workload in a fast-moving environment. Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead and develop a key operational team. Be part of a business focused on efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Varied and challenging role with genuine responsibility and impact. Supportive working environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about operational excellence, reducing waste, and leading teams to success, we'd love to hear from you.