Despatch Senior Supervisor: Lead Shipping & Operations

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Up to 5 free food products per week

Insula Wellbeing on-site

Wellbeing & events calendar

Perks Discount card & gym

Job summary

Finnebrogue is seeking a Senior Supervisor to lead the Despatch operation across all shifts, ensuring Pick, Loading and Tray Wash teams meet KPI targets. You will coordinate with Production, Planning and Supply Chain to guarantee timely finished goods for customers.

Dayshift five days out of seven, 8am to 4/5pm finish; responsible for rotas, labour, and resource planning, with a focus on continuous improvement and site-wide communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading dispatch teams or shift-based operations.
• Ability to manage KPIs and service levels.
• Strong planning and labour scheduling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Despatch operation across all shifts.
• Direct Despatch Supervisory Team for consistency across shifts.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning and Supply Chain to meet outbound demand.
• Plan rotas, holidays, and ensure adequate resources.
• Coordinate pallets, trays and TMS requirements.
• Maintain site-wide communication and escalate issues when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement across the Despatch function.

Skills

Leadership

KPI Management

Labour Planning

Despatch Coordination

Tools

TMS

Job description

Finnebrogue is seeking a Senior Supervisor to lead the Despatch operation across all shifts, ensuring Pick, Loading and Tray Wash teams meet KPI targets. You will coordinate with Production, Planning and Supply Chain to guarantee timely finished goods for customers.

Dayshift five days out of seven, 8am to 4/5pm finish; responsible for rotas, labour, and resource planning, with a focus on continuous improvement and site-wide communication.