Responsibilities:

• Despatching the product effectively and efficiently, maximising accuracy and minimising downtime and waste – Stock Rotations and Write offs etc.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all functions including Engineering, Stores, Health and Safety, Production, FSQ, Planning, Finance, Sales, HR, L&D and external hauliers.
• Ensure all processes are adhered to and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Plan, organise and manage labour resources to ensure the Despatch Plan/schedule is met and there are no breaches to working time regulations;
• Complete Return to Work interviews and ensure that all T&A matters are dealt with and closed out;
• Effectively resolve staff issues in relation to absenteeism and/or performance, liaising with HR and Department Manager as appropriate and ensuring timely communication up and down the line;
• Ensure that all employees receive appropriate training in order to effectively perform the role they are required to do, ensuring full compliance with SOP training and maintaining the training matrix;
• Analyse and rectify accordingly any issues identified by the Team leaders / Operators which could affect achievement of the Despatch Plan
• Support the Despatch Management in the identification, development and implementation of relevant departmental projects and initiatives;
• Provide supervision and direction to the team to support the achievement of agreed targets and deadlines, ensuring the delivery of projects and achievement of targets in a timely manner;

• Ensuring all risk assessments and SOPs are fully trained out and complied with;
• Responsible for ensuring completion of accident investigations within the department;
• Maintaining an efficient productive department whilst adhering to all Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality Standards laid out in departmental and site policies and procedures;
• Designated cover in Manager’s absence
• All other associated duties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 Years Supervisory or Managerial experience in a food production or despatch environment;
• Good communication skills that enable you to carry out team briefs and any necessary written communication;
• Strong interpersonal skills, together with the ability to assist in leading and motivating a team;
• Basic IT knowledge (additional training on in-house systems will be provided on appointment);
• Willing to participate in Management Development training.
• Experience in Stock Management and Warehouse Management