Operations Variance Analyst

Looking for a role where you can use your eye for detail, work with data, and actually make a difference on site? This is a hands-on position sitting between production, stock control, and systems. You'll be the person making sure stock is right, materials are being used properly, and any issues are spotted and fixed quickly. It's not just reporting numbers, you'll be improving how things work. What you'll be doing: Running and organising stock counts (weekly, monthly, annual) Making sure stock figures are accurate and fixing any issues Investigating material differences and understanding why they happen Reducing waste by flagging slow-moving or out-of-date materials Producing simple reports on stock and material performance Working closely with production and warehouse teams to keep things on track Using the ERP system daily and supporting others with it Spotting better ways of working and helping improve processes Managing and supporting a Production AdministratorWhat they're looking for: Someone who enjoys working with numbers and spotting issues Good Excel skills (comfortable using formulas and reading data) Strong communication, able to work with different teams Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (food is a bonus) Basic understanding of continuous improvement or lean methodsWhy it's worth a look: Stable, growing business Supportive, down-to-earth team Chance to take ownership and improve how things are done Great step for someone in stock control, production admin, or data-focused ops rolesIf you like solving problems, working with data, and being part of the operation, this is worth a conversation. Email: Call: (phone number removed)