Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

The Warehouse Team  Manager are accountable for people, plant, product, quality and process delivery against clearly defined role outputs with a specific responsibility for developing, managing and leading a team of warehouse and production based team member.

What will be your key deliverables?  

• Responsible for coaching, developing, leading staff and establishing a culture to support all aspects of Lean Manufacturing
• Responsible for achieving budgeted figures
• Responsible for planning & prioritising work & ensuring maximum use of resources
• Responsible for the smooth running & efficiency of machinery
• Responsible for exercising professional judgement in relation to repair of equipment, whilst maintaining duty of care responsibilities, ensuring quality, quantity & promotion of a safe working environment

Bring your experience!

Essential

• 2 years experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment working with high volume automated processes
• Must have experience of successfully managing teams
• Preferably has Warehouse Management experience but this is secondary to operational experience
• Will be required to undergo training as a forklift driver if not already a licence holder
• Will assess the forklift driving competence of future and existing Team Members

Desirable

• IT literate and confident at learning and using a variety of SAP and Google based systems

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process.
Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.