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
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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.
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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).
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What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or stock management environment (meat or chilled products preferred)
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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
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