At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure timely availability of materials for production and maintain accurate stock records.
- Company: Branston, a dynamic company passionate about quality and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, health initiatives, and free on-site perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production and customer satisfaction every day.
- Qualifications: Strong planning skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
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Location: Lincoln (on-site) At Branston, we love what we do and were looking for someone who brings the same energy to the details that keep production running smoothly.
If you enjoy turning forecasts into plans, keeping systems accurate, and building strong day-to-day relationships across Production and Quality teams, this is your chance to make a real difference.
As a Materials Controller , your key focus is straightforward but vital: ensure ingredients, including raw materials, are available for production, on time, in full, and without unnecessary waste.
Youll be the person who helps production teams breathe easier because the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
What youll be doing Purchase Order control: place and control Purchase Orders to support production requirements.
Supplier liaison: work with suppliers to ensure deliveries arrive on time and in full , raising issues early and resolving them effectively.
Material scheduling: schedule materials in line with production needs and regularly review plans against forecast changes.
Prevent stock issues: identify potential stock problems, investigate root causes, report clearly, and drive solutions.
Continuous improvement: constantly assess and review departmental requirements, looking for smarter ways to improve accuracy, service levels and efficiency.
Daily/weekly evaluation: review yields and maintain stock count accuracy to ensure the ordering system stays live and correct.
System accuracy: enter and maintain data in the online systems to keep records live, accurate and audit-ready.
What were looking for You dont need to have every line of experience already, what matters is that you have the habits and mindset required for this role.
Were ideally looking for someone with: Strong planning and organisational skills with a calm approach to changing priorities.
Accuracy and attention to detail , especially when managing stock, yields and ERP data.
Excellent communication, youll liaise regularly with Production and Quality, plus suppliers.
A problem-solving approach when stock risks emerge, along with the confidence to act and escalate appropriately.
Comfort with process and continuous improvement , not just keeping things running, but making them better over time.
Why this role matters This isnt just an admin position.
Your decisions impact production availability, waste levels and service reliability.
When this is right, you help ensure customers receive the products they expect every day, week after week.
If youre motivated by making an impact, enjoy structured work, and take pride in keeping systems and stock accurate, youll fit right in.
Benefits We offer a competitive reward package designed to support your wellbeing and future: Competitive salary Bonus scheme Critical Illness Cover Enhanced pension contribution Life Assurance Company sick pay Free on-site parking Free potatoes, fruit and hot drinks Health and wellbeing initiatives Employee benefits platform / online store discount Family fun events Are you ready to keep production supplied and waste down?
Apply now and bring your materials control expertise to Branstons Lincoln site.
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