Dispatch Team Leader

Job Description

Company Background

We are a modern family run business with over 40+ years of experience growing, packing, processing onions. We have been farming locally since 1946 and have a strong UK geographical spread throughout Lincolnshire and Norfolk with approx. 2,000 acres of land between 39 growers producing over 10,000t of onions. In 1979, we launched a packing operation to broaden our offering and support our retail partners while improving our capacity and efficiency. In addition, in the mid 80’s we expanded our supply base by importing globally from 8 countries.

The Oldershaw Group is committed to ensuring that everything we do meets our own, legal & customer requirements for the provision of safe, authentic products of high quality. Furthermore, the business is committed to a vision, a mission, and values for all employees to help drive cultural change and builds on the original values of our founder, Gilbert Oldershaw.

We are looking for:

A highly motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader to join Dispatch

Working hours 7.30am – 8.00pm, 4 days on, 4 days off

The Position

• Maintain computer work related to sales, production and stock records
• Ensure customer orders are collated efficiently & safely with 100% product pick achieved.
• Ensure that all colleagues are carrying out their designated roles and tasks safely, competently and efficiently, following all policies and procedures
• Communicate to customers & haulers, collection requirements needed for dispatch process
• The loading of all external hauler trailers in an efficient manner with all aspects of health and safety adhered to
• Monitor the team to ascertain that customer stock is rotated and that accurate stock counts are completed and any anomalies highlighted
• Conduct regular Asset stock counts
• Check promotional calendars to proactively plan for extra asset equipment needs
• Raise all tray orders to the tray companies in good time. De-hire trays and pallets dispatched on a regular basis to keep balances correct
• Keep tray, pallet and equipment spreadsheets updated daily to ensure the accounts team have access to quantities and delivery information when reconciling invoices
• Alert Manager and the production team any perceived shortfall in asset availability
• Liaise with alternative shift team leader to maintain a smooth ordering and de-hiring process

The perfect candidate should have

• ‍‍Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner, while always keeping in mind the company clean as you go policy
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally with suppliers
• Strive for 100% accuracy in all aspects of the role
• Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to
• Able to work to time pressures
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal
• A‘ can do attitude’ and attention to detail
• Prior leadership experience preferred but not essential
• Shunter experience would be beneficial

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

‍We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer:

• Relaxed dress code
• Free on-site parking
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Social events for you and your family

If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values its employees, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.27-£16.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person