Despatch Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage their Inbound Warehouse team. This role involves ensuring product quality, maintaining GMP standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll be at the forefront of operations, driving efficiency and team performance. With a commitment to training and development, this company offers a supportive environment where you can grow your career. Enjoy perks like free bread and a Cycle to Work scheme, as well as the opportunity to earn bonuses through referrals. If you're ready to make a difference in the bakery industry, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Free Bread

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment (Goods In/Stores/Warehousing).
• Ability to perform under pressure with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team of Inbound Warehouse Operatives.
• Ensure GMP standards are met and the warehouse is audit-ready.
• Check all inbound stock to ensure it meets the correct specifications.

Skills

Team Management

WMS Systems Understanding

Organizational Skills

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Tools

Stock Management Software

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Job Overview

To lead, manage, and develop your team to work safely, effectively, and efficiently in order to service our customers with the best possible product. To follow and develop processes to ensure our customers receive the correct product on time and in full. To drive a culture of continuous improvement; empowering your team to improve performance, increase and maintain quality, reduce waste, and meet your department's KPIs.

Effective communication with your team and stakeholders, including Hygiene, Technical, Engineering, Stores, Production, Finishing, and Drivers, is essential.

Main Responsibilities

Technical

1. Check all inbound stock to ensure it meets the correct specifications, such as dates and labeling.
2. Rotate stock to ensure availability for the outbound team.
3. Label stocks with accurate information.
4. Visually inspect products to ensure they are produced to specifications when receipting stock.
5. Ensure GMP standards are met and the warehouse is always audit-ready.
6. Participate actively in audits and high-profile visits.
7. Communicate effectively with your shift manager, production, and finishing teams.
8. Implement fit-for-purpose processes, reviewing and updating them regularly.
9. Keep training matrix up-to-date and audit-ready.
10. Liaise with agency suppliers and provide feedback on performance.
11. Lead and develop your team of Inbound Warehouse Operatives.
12. Ensure all communication is accurate and timely.
13. Handle HR/People tasks such as completing return-to-work and 121 meetings.
14. Complete all paperwork on time and in full.
15. Record all relevant information throughout the working day.
16. Use software to transfer stock between sites.
17. Ensure products are unloaded promptly and checked for correct dating and labeling.
18. Manage the dispatch warehouse, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
19. Generate labels with correct information to ensure accurate stock rotation.

About Us

At Geary’s, we’re on a mission to make proper bread more accessible. Since 1906, we’ve been passionate about re-imagining how Great Britain views their daily loaf. Based in Leicestershire, we operate from three sites on a 24/7 basis, employing over 800 people dedicated to making a difference in the bakery industry.

We offer full training, support, and opportunities to learn from master bakers. We invest in our people and provide pathways into supervisory and management roles. Our benefits include free bread and a Cycle to Work scheme. Plus, you can earn up to £500 by referring a friend to join our team!

About You

We seek individuals who show up every day ready to do their best. Attitude and approach are as important as skills and experience.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in a similar environment (Goods In/Stores/Warehousing)
• Understanding of WMS systems
• Previous team management experience
• Ability to perform under pressure with a positive attitude
• Enthusiasm and tenacity
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• A commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
• Initiative and collaborative decision-making skills

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of this during the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within seven days, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time. We wish you success in your job search.