Despatch Team Leader

Jelly Technical; Shevington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for a Despatch Team Leader to join an innovative team, within a people centric business and offering market leading employee benefits.

This is an opportunity for a Despatch Team Leader already established in a supervisory position to join a thriving team.

Based in Wigan, the role covers an afternoon shift: Sunday to Thursday, 1pm to 9pm, with a salary of £36,000.

Qualifications

• Despatch/Logistics supervisory experience required.
• Manufacturing experience essential; Food/FMCG advantageous.
• Strong decision-making and adaptability.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the despatch function on an afternoon shift for smooth operation.
• Stay hands-on within the despatch team.
• Lead health and safety best practices and promote safe working culture.
• Communicate order levels and work allocation to meet deadlines.

Skills

Despatch/Logistics Supervisor

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Despatch Team Leader

Food

Wigan

£36,000

Sunday to Thursday: 1pm to 9pm

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for a Despatch Team Leader to join an innovative team, within a people centric business and offering market leading employee benefits.

This is an opportunity for a Despatch Team Leader already established in a supervisory position to join a thriving team.

As Despatch Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Managing the despatch function on an afternoon shift to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
• Remain part of the 'hands on' function within the despatch team.
• Leading health & safety best practices and promoting a safe working culture.
• Effective communication to the team on order levels and work allocation to ensure deadlines are met.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experienced as Despatch/ Logistics Supervisor.
• Manufacturing experience is essential, with Food / FMCG experience advantageous.
• Good decision-making skills and the ability to react to change.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.