Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

Main Goals
• Take a leading role in the development of a Warehouse and Stock Management Systems
• Ensure the suite of procedures and processes support a user friendly, accessible and visible system compliant with relevant standards
• Provide weekly, monthly & quarterly reports regarding contract specific performance regime agreements, and ensure targets are achieved
• Support the development and implementation of standards and procedures in accordance with legal, legislative and moral obligations of Stadler
• Responsible for adhering to safety / quality systems and support the implementation thereof
• Embed a zero harm culture within production function with people and product safety considerations at front of mind for everyone
• Annual identification and quantification of risks in order to complete the risk register
• Demonstrate values based behaviour
• The above description only serves as a characterization of activities, and is not an exhaustive list. The job holder is therefore expected to also perform all other relevant work they are asked to do, within reason Organisational
• Management of material purchasing
• Ensuring that quality of materials purchased is maintained through astute stock and warehouse management
• Delivery of long term fleet material management strategies
• Ensure all such activities are carried out with due regard to safety standards and performance targets, and ensure that a safe working environment is maintained for staff and contractors
• Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of stores systems, processes and procedures
• Management of all related contracts and suppliers for the functioning of the depot
• Manage the materials and stores budget for the depot
• Act as direct line manager for direct reports in matters of discipline, sickness monitoring, return to work interviews and personal performance
• Delivery of materials as agreed with the Production Manager / Head of Production
• Performance of the stores with respect to productivity and efficiency, and delivery within agreed budgets
• Liaise with Procurement Manager on negotiation and management of major contracts
• Work with the Head of Production , (Shift) Production Managers and Head of Performance to forecast material requirements
• Purchase all material requirements
• Manage supplier warranty claims
• The above description only serves as a characterization of activities, and is not an exhaustive list. The job holder is therefore expected to also perform all other relevant work they are asked to do, within reason.

What are we looking for?

Essential
• Sound knowledge of material supply principles, procedures and practices
• Ability to implement strategies associated with warehouse and stock management
• IT skills in Microsoft Office and other applications used for stock management
• Ability to build personal credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust and proactively contributing to business success
• Experience of driving organisational change and successful implementation within the business
• Strong customer focus, proven ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Smooth relationships when difficult circumstances prevail and develop a culture of trust both within and outside the team
• Previous experience of team management; possess the aptitude and interpersonal skills in order to further enhance effective team working
• Demonstrable wide ranging business knowledge & experience Desirable
• Basic understanding of rolling stock maintenance practices including the requirements and use of materials and parts
• A knowledge of H&S regulations applicable to the railway and the workplace
• Project management skills & experience
• Management experience / supervisor experience
• Working as part of a management team
• Experience of continuous improvement

• 40-hour working week, Monday – Friday.
• 25 annual leave days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Auto-enrolment at 4% matched the contribution rate with the option to increase up to 10% which remains.
• Enhanced Maternity Policy.
• Enhanced Paternity Policy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company paid membership of cashback health plan with Health Shield.

David Curtis
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Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. Thanks to our innovation, strength, flexibility and reliability, we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. Around 13,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites and at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa. Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler. SRS UK provides a train maintenance service for a growing number of clients in the UK. In the next few years over 150 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK Rail Network which signifies the start of an exciting future for Stadler in the UK. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. We are looking to recruit a Materials Manager to join the team at our Kirkdale Depot in Liverpool, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and Logistics. You will require sound knowledge of material supply principles, procedures and practices, a basic understanding of traction and rolling stock and an understanding of rolling stock maintenance practices.