Despatch Supervisor

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Despatch Supervisor to join our team at Cranswick Froch Foods. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play an important part in ensuring our Despatch operation runs safely, efficiently and to a high standard every day. You'll lead and support a multi-skilled team, working closely with Operations, Planning, Technical, HR and Health & Safety to make sure customer orders are despatched accurately and on time. What you'll be doing

• Lead, support and develop a multi-skilled Despatch team.
• Ensure products are collected and despatched according to the daily Despatch plan.
• Help ensure internal and external orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Ensure Food Safety, hygiene and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Complete and maintain relevant paperwork and records for traceability.
• Support risk assessments, safety inspections, accident investigations and near-miss reporting.
• Communicate KPIs, safety information and operational updates effectively to your team.
  
  We're looking for someone who has:
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, ideally within food manufacturing, production or Despatch.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, professional and respectful approach.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Good planning and problem-solving abilities.
• A reliable approach with excellent timekeeping.
• The confidence to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions when required.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
Qualifications & Experience Ideally, you will have:
• Level 3 Health & Safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Experience with risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Hazard and near-miss reporting experience.
• Accident investigation training or experience.
• An understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards within a manufacturing environment.
Why join us? You'll have the opportunity to join a supportive team and play a key role in the day-to-day running of our Despatch operation. If you're an experienced supervisor who enjoys leading people, maintaining high standards and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!