Despatch Team Leader: Safe, On-Time Dispatch

Cranswick Plc; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Froch Foods is seeking an experienced Despatch Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled team and ensure despatch operations run safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will coordinate with Operations, Planning, Technical and HR to despatch orders accurately and on time.

The role emphasises strong leadership, communication and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and record-keeping in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a food manufacturing, production or despatch environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong planning, timekeeping and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

People management

Problem solving

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Cranswick Froch Foods is seeking an experienced Despatch Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled team and ensure despatch operations run safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will coordinate with Operations, Planning, Technical and HR to despatch orders accurately and on time.

The role emphasises strong leadership, communication and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and record-keeping in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.