Raw Material Stores Manager

Job Title: Raw Material Stores Manager

Department: RMS

Location

Gloucester

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure-play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high-performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Main Job Purpose

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of warehouse, inventory, site services, and waste management activities. The role ensures the effective receipt, storage, control, and movement of materials while supporting manufacturing requirements, customer service, and site operational objectives. The Warehouse Manager is accountable for warehouse performance, inventory accuracy, labour utilization, goods receipting, external storage compliance, waste handling operations, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role leads warehouse personnel and works cross-functionally with Production, Logistics, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver operational excellence.

Key Skills And Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance.
• Control warehouse utilization and capacity through effective communication with logistics teams to manage deliveries, collections, and pushbacks.
• Arrange the return of returnable packaging and communicate with the export team to ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Attend and actively participate in logistics and operational meetings.
• Ensure all reports are delivered accurately, on time, and in full to relevant departments.
• Support goods receipting activities when required.
• Support unloading and loading activities during periods of operational demand.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and warehouse documentation.
• Conduct stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide cover for key warehouse roles during planned and unplanned absences.
• Support the warehouse team in resolving operational issues during shifts.
• Take ownership of external storage locations and ensure compliance with site standards and housekeeping requirements.
• Manage MHE fleet onsite, ensuring fleet is operational, compliant and be site owner for MHE account management with supplier.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Ensure accurate inventory transactions are completed within SAP and other warehouse management systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify risks relating to supply, storage capacity, and stock accuracy.
• Support annual inventory audits and periodic cycle counting programs.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, issued, and controlled in accordance with business procedures.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances in a timely manner.

Site Services & Waste Management

• Ensure the safe segregation, storage, collection, and disposal of all waste streams generated across the site.
• Manage relationships with waste contractors and service providers to ensure effective waste collection and disposal.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste generation and improve recycling and sustainability performance.
• Ensure all waste transfer notes, consignment notes, and environmental records are accurately completed and retained.
• Own and maintain standards within external storage compounds and waste management areas.
• Ensure employees involved in waste handling activities are appropriately trained and compliant with site procedures.
• Support site sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and environmental performance.

People Management Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse team members to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Build a strong team culture based on accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the training matrix and ensure all employees are appropriately trained and competent within their roles.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees through regular feedback and performance support.
• Plan, manage, and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements whilst adhering to labour budgets.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and employee development activities.
• Manage attendance, performance, conduct, and employee relations matters in accordance with company policies.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across all departments.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse, inventory, site services, and waste management performance.
• Review existing processes and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, workplace organization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Utilize operational data and KPIs to drive decision-making and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead improvement projects aimed at improving service, productivity, inventory accuracy, compliance, safety, and environmental performance.

Professional Qualifications

(The minimum requirement from the JSP should be described, incl degrees/qualifications preferred, noting qualifications vary globally).

Experience Required

• Previous warehouse supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and proactively address operational issues.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

About

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

Why join us?

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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