OverviewWaters Longbridge are hiring! We are looking for an Inventory and Warehouse Assistant to join our team in Longbridge, in our brand new state of the art facility.The Inventory and Warehouse Assistant will perform a variety of both office based and warehouse duties, with an emphasis on inventory control, including cycle counts, WIP records, Goods in and picking and packing in an exciting, fast paced environment.In addition to a competitive salary, we provide 33 days holiday (Including bank holidays) , excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution (up to 10% company contribution), life assurance, income protection, private medical and private dental. You will also benefit from free parking and access to electric car charging. With Waters, there are opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.ResponsibilitiesInventoryResponsible for all aspects of inventory control including WIP, Raw Material & Finished goods - maintaining Sarbanes Oxley compliance - including cycle counts, WIP records & scrap disposal proceduresManagement of yearly Inventory Road map, ensuring area controllers complete all counts in a timely and accurate manner each monthResponsible for Production Receipt control with support from the General Materials Control OperativeIn conjunction with the Material Co-ordinator, take action to correct and/or advise the line manager of impending delivery/schedule adherence issuesTo take a leading and proactive role within inventory budgeting and forecast setting, tracking attainment, and formulating any corrective actions necessaryReviewing and recommending actions related to slow moving, aging and overstocked parts in all warehouses and work in progressProduce monthly reports for allocation of provision within the plantRecommending scrap and provision levels based on current, trended dataAs required to analyse costs, liaising with the Materials & Planning team and Engineering to proactively reduce costs as requiredScanning of completed job packs and delivery notesSystem ManagementEnsure improvements are made in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 2015IndividualMaintain the effectiveness of the Quality and Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) system at the sites via adherence to applicable policies and proceduresComplete Quality and Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) System related actions in a timely manner according to procedures e.g. CAPA, NCR etc.Adhere to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)policies and proceduresWarehouseTimely receipt and processing of all materials at goods receiving using SAPSafe and coordinated storage of all materials using FIFO principles to always ensure integrity of materialsTimely processing of all goods issues to internal and external customers ensuring FIFO principles and transactions are always completed using SAPMaintaining accurate picking/put away of materials to aid cycle counting and assist with stock audits when applicableLiaise with production and Material and Inventory controllers to agree packing and despatch timelinesPacking of all outbound shipments to ensure integrity and protection of materialsOrganisation of areas of work using 5S principlesMaintain stock levels of transportation boxes, wipes, plastic bags etc and initiate replenishment through purchases as requiredParticipate in the ongoing improvement of the systems used within the department in accordance with the requirements of: ISO 9001 2015Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality system at the sites via adherence to applicable policies and proceduresGoods receipt and issuing jobQualificationsEducation:Minimum qualifications of GCSE in English & Math’sCertified FLT holder preferred but not essentialClean Full UK driving licenseExperience:Proven experience in a similar type of roleExperience of working in a customer focused environmentProven knowledge of ISO 9001 2015Competencies:Have good written and oral communication skills are required, to ensure succinct report generation, effective communication with staff, peer groups, etc. across the organisationMust be able to work independently and communicate with all levels of the organisationComputer literate - knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel - to produce reports, analyse data etc. effectivelyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBe a self-starter and proactive in organising and planning workloadWe're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.Company DescriptionWaters Longbridge, UK machining centre of excellence:We have an exciting opportunity for an inventory and warehouse assistant to join our materials and planning team, reporting into the site production manager on a fulltime, permanent basis at our brand new state of the art machining facility in longbridge, Birmingham.Waters Longbridge is a brand new, purpose build, state of the art machining faciltity. You will be working with the materials and planning team, alongside the production team to ensure we maintain inventory accuracy and schedule adherance through delivery to customers.Waters is a global company providing excellent employee benefits, including company pension scheme and a healthcare package. The Longbridge site is an agile and fast-growing team. We are able to offer you a flexible approach to work and a family-oriented culture.The Longbridge site is home to our experienced precision-engineering team. We are passionate about making quality products to achieve the highest customer satisfaction. We give our employees the time and resources to develop and learn new skills and techniques. We value team communication and collaboration.(NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
