Material and Quality Coordinator

Advanced Electronics Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a skilled professional to handle stock control and quality assurance processes. The role demands strong experience in supply chain and inventory management within a manufacturing setting. Candidates should have a detail-oriented approach, familiarity with inventory management software, and ideally some project management experience. The company offers excellent benefits and a contributory pension plan while contributing to meaningful product solutions.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Contributory Pension

Role within a growing company with real purpose

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory, supply chain, and warehouse management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management software or ERP, MRP, WMS systems is beneficial.
• Project management experience in digital transportation or automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality control processes and procedures for materials.
• Conduct data analysis and audits on material and stock discrepancies.
• Lead continuous improvement activities in material data collection and flow.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stock control

Inventory management

Supply chain management

Project management

Education

HNC Level 4 Qualification

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP systems

WMS systems

Job description

Advanced Electronics Ltd. the Bridges, Balliol Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW

Advanced Ltd have been designing and manufacturing life-saving products for over 20 years, protecting iconic buildings across the globe and the people within. Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 listed company. Halma is “a market leader in specialist safety, health and environmental technologies” and has a purpose of ‘Growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day”.

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

About the job:

• Coordinate closely with departments to establish defined processes and procedures for the quality control of materials (i.e. goods inspection, out-going goods), flow of materials, etc.
• Conduct data analysis, and regular audits on material, stock discrepancies, shortages, and material quality issues.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance material data collection, streamline material flow processes, improve stock visibility and traceability throughout manufacturing, and identify and implement opportunities for automation.
• Coordinate closely with departments to forecast material supply and ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules while minimizing shortages and excess stock.
• Coordinate the receiving, inspection and verification of all incoming materials to ensure quality, conformity and accuracy.
• Develop and implement incoming material inspection procedures and quality control measures to assess and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct regular stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy and adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles.
• Collaborate closely with the supply chain and quality teams to align all material management activities with company policies, procedures and best practices.

About you:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven experience in stock control, inventory, supply chain, and warehouse management or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in inventory management software or ERP, MRP, WMS systems (Epicor preferred but not essential).
• Project management experience (e.g. digital transportation projects, automation projects, etc.) (preferred but not essential).
• Trained in lean manufacturing / principles and continuous improvement methodologies (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum of HNC Level 4 Qualification (preferred but not essential).

What we offer:

• Excellent company benefits
• Contributory Pension
• A role within a growing company with real purpose