Your Tasks and Responsibilities
Organisational
1. Manage material purchasing.
2. Ensure the quality of purchased materials through effective stock and warehouse management.
3. Develop and implement long-term fleet material management strategies.
4. Maintain safety standards and performance targets, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and contractors.
5. Develop, maintain, and implement stores systems, processes, and procedures.
6. Manage all related contracts and suppliers for depot operations.
7. Oversee the materials and stores budget for the depot.
8. Act as a direct line manager for team members, handling discipline, sickness monitoring, return-to-work interviews, and personal performance.
9. Deliver materials as agreed with the Production Manager / Head of Production.
10. Ensure the performance of the stores in terms of productivity, efficiency, and budget adherence.
11. Liaise with the Head of Supply Chain and Logistics – UK, on major contract negotiations and management.
12. Collaborate with the Head of Production, (Shift) Production Managers, and Head of Performance to forecast material requirements.
13. Purchase all necessary materials.
14. Manage supplier warranty claims.
15. Ensure materials availability in line with stocking policies for just-in-time delivery.
16. Reconcile daily fuel transactions with the Shift Production Manager or their representative.
17. Ensure suppliers meet the company's material quality specifications, especially for safety-critical parts. Manage overdue materials and parts to minimize delays.
18. Continuously amend re-order levels to prevent shortages.
19. Produce periodic management reports for colleagues.
20. Manage stores personnel to meet the requirements of Shift Production Managers and company employment procedures.
21. Manage slow-moving items to maintain minimum safety stock.
22. Ensure the warehouse complies with mandatory requirements and good practices.
23. Manage waste streams and by-products from maintenance, ensuring proper disposal according to regulations.
24. Arrange for the prompt repair, replacement, or recalibration of maintenance tools and equipment.
25. Promote inter-departmental cooperation and maintain effective communication within all business levels, especially with internal Production and Technical teams.
26. Conduct on-the-job competency assessments, quality inspections, and reporting procedures, liaising with necessary stakeholders.
27. Lead the development of Warehouse and Stock Management Systems.
28. Ensure procedures and processes support a user-friendly, accessible, and visible system compliant with relevant standards.
29. Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on contract-specific performance agreements, ensuring targets are achieved.
30. Support the development and implementation of standards and procedures in line with legal, legislative, and moral obligations.
31. Adhere to and support the implementation of safety and quality systems.
32. Embed a zero-harm culture within the production function, prioritizing people and product safety.
33. Annually identify and quantify risks to complete the risk register.
34. Demonstrate values-based behaviour.
35. Perform other relevant tasks as required.
What are we looking for?
Essential
1. Sound knowledge of material supply principles, procedures and practices.
2. Ability to implement strategies associated with warehouse and stock management.
3. IT skills in Microsoft Office and other applications used for stock management.
4. Ability to build personal credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust and proactively contributing to business success.
5. Experience of driving organisational change and successful implementation within the business.
6. Strong customer focus, proven ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
7. Smooth relationships when difficult circumstances prevail and develop a culture of trust both within and outside the team.
8. Previous experience of team management; possess the aptitude and interpersonal skills in order to further enhance effective team working.
9. Demonstrable wide ranging business knowledge & experience.
Desirable
1. Attained or working towards a professional qualification in materials management, logistics and/or supply chain management.
2. Basic understanding of rolling stock maintenance practices including the requirements and use of materials and parts.
3. A knowledge of H&S regulations applicable to the railway and the workplace.
4. Project management skills & experience.
5. Management experience / supervisor experience.
6. Working as part of a management team.
7. Experience of continuous improvement.
Laura Davison
phone +44 7851 244386
We are Recruiting!
Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Materials Manager to Lead and Manage a team to support the business provisions.
Who we are:
SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.
Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will lead your team to ensure provisions are available.
Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.
Passionate Team: You will lead a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.
Customer-Centric Approach: You will lead effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.
What We're Looking For: We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive leader to manage the Material Handling team, ensuring effective management of materials and suppliers. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.
Role Overview:
The role will report into the Head of Supply Chain and Logistics – UK. You will require sound knowledge of material supply principles, procedures and practices, a basic understanding of traction and rolling stock and an understanding of in the use of materials and parts. You will also be adept in your ability to implement strategies associated with warehouse and stock management. In addition, you will have proven leadership qualities which will support you in leading and managing the Materials Handlers team to deliver contractual performance levels on a 24/7 basis.
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