Stock Control/Booking-In Shift Manager

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Stock Control/Booking-In Shift Manager

Location: Albert Bartlett, Airdrie Department: Chilled Intake Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 6.30am - 3.30pm Hourly rate: 16.53 /hour

At Albert Bartlett, we're passionate about delivering quality products to customers across the UK. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Stock Control Team Leader to join our team and lead the day-to-day stock control and booking-in operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, warehouse operations, stock control, or logistics who is looking to further develop their leadership career within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

As the Stock Control Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the accurate receipt, storage and control of stock, ensuring deliveries are checked against purchase orders and inventory records are maintained to the highest standard. You will lead and support the team, allocate daily tasks, monitor stock levels and discrepancies, and ensure products are stored and rotated correctly in line with FIFO principles. Leading by example, you will drive high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, stock accuracy and operational efficiency while maintaining clear communication with management and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stock control and booking-in operations.
• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders.
• Ensure stock quantities, product details, and records are accurate.
• Monitor stock levels, report discrepancies, and minimise waste.
• Ensure all products are stored correctly and rotated using FIFO.
• Supervise staff and allocate tasks to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety.
• Communicate stock issues and operational updates to management.

Requirements

Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or logistics.

• Experience supervising or leading a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good understanding of stock management processes, goods-in procedures, and inventory accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Competent IT skills, including experience using stock management or warehouse management systems.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to lead by example and drive high standards of performance and accountability.
• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Staff discount scheme.
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing family-owned business.