Despatch Supervisor (Shifts)

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a very successful food manufacturing business on the appointment of a Dispatch Supervisor.
In this position you will be responsible for Safety, Hygiene, Quality, Customer Delivery and Cost improvements, through the effective supervision of the dispatch team, aiming for the highest quality of customer service at all times.
Salary: Up to £34,000 Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off.
Working hours: 6 am - 6 pm Duties in your new role: Despatching the product effectively and efficiently, maximising accuracy and minimising downtime and waste - Stock Rotations and Write offs etc.
Liaise closely with other teams including Engineering, Stores, Production, Finance, Sales, and HR.
Work with external hauliers, ensuring that any delays are faults are managed and resolved.
Ensure that the Despatch Plan/schedule is met and there are no breaches to working time regulations.
Effectively resolve staff issues in relation to absenteeism and/or performance.
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.
Responsible for ensuring completion of accident investigations within the department.
What you will need to succeed: 1 years despatch supervisory experience, ideally within food manufacturing.
Confident communication and effective leadership qualities.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment to strict deadlines.
Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt to challenges.
For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Michael Irwin, our Supply Chain Specialist today.
Skills: dispatch despatch manufacturing food fmcg