Intake & Stock Manager
Location: Near Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (40 hours per week)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Intake & Stock Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business supplying high-quality meat products to major retail and meal-kit brands.
This role is ideal for a hands-on, organised, and motivated leader who can ensure smooth day-to-day operations within intake and stock control while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency.
You’ll be responsible for managing a team of around 25 people, overseeing all aspects of goods intake, storage, and stock accuracy, and ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
Ensure all staff, contractors, and visitors operate safely and follow site health and safety policies.
Food Safety & Quality
Maintain high food safety and quality standards across intake and storage areas.
Ensure all incoming products meet specification and traceability requirements.
Intake & Stock Management
Oversee deliveries of raw materials and manage storage, decanting, and supply to production.
Keep accurate daily stock records and maintain full product traceability.
Plan manpower and materials to meet production needs efficiently.
People Leadership
Lead, motivate, and support intake and stock teams, ensuring they are trained and performing to a high standard.
Promote a positive and safety-focused working culture.
Communication & Collaboration
Work closely with planning, production, logistics, and technical departments to keep operations running smoothly.
Continuous Improvement
Report and review KPIs regularly.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
Support & Development
Provide backup support to the Factory Manager when required (following training and guidance).
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a manufacturing or stock management environment (meat or chilled products preferred)
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
Day shifts, Monday to Friday (no nights or weekends)
Opportunity to join a growing, supportive business with clear progression routes