Warehouse Manager - Inbound Materials

Job Description
Inbound Materials Warehouse Manager
Location: Kitt Green, Wigan, UK
Working hours: Days-based, Monday-Friday, with occasional night shift support
Contract: Full-time
Who are we?
We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green - Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the Nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best-loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.
About the Role
As Inbound Materials Warehouse Manager, you will manage the receipt, storage, and issuance of raw and packaging materials in our warehouse, supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations.
You will lead a team across a 3-shift operation, driving warehouse performance and embedding the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
What You'll Be Doing
Warehouse Operations

• Manage day-to-day activities for raw and packaging material warehousing, ensuring compliance with KHMS, EHS, and FSQ standards.
• Oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials.
• Ensure accurate inventory management, including cycle counting and reconciliation.

Inventory Management

• Develop and implement strategies to optimise stock levels, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Procurement to ensure timely and accurate ordering.

Quality and Safety

• Ensure full compliance with Kraft Heinz quality and safety procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Supply Chain Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing to ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines.
• Work closely with Scheduling and Procurement to ensure efficient transportation and receipt of materials.

Performance and Reporting

• Track and report KPIs including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
• Provide insights to drive performance improvement.

Team Leadership

• Develop and implement training programs for warehouse staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and personal growth.

What You'll Have

• 3+ years' warehouse management experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, cycle counting, and reconciliation.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food & beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress across every part of our company.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans - working to improve our company, communities and planet. We're proud of where we've been and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough - we choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what's ordinary. We celebrate our wins - and our failures - as we work together to transform the future of food.
By investing in your purpose and potential, we develop skills and strengths that leave a legacy in our business and impact your career. Because great people make great companies-and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Equal Opportunity
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - underrepresented ethnic minority groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and other protected classes. We ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Location(s)
Kitt Green
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.