Export Cold Store Team Leader | Fast-Paced FMCG + Benefits

Cranswick Country Foods; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods in Preston is seeking a Hands-on Logistics Leader to oversee the export area, support Cold Store Operatives, and ensure products are processed, picked and dispatched efficiently. You will champion safety, quality, productivity and customer service while helping the team hit operational targets.

The role requires previous line leadership experience in FMCG, the ability to coach staff, manage KPI delivery, and maintain MHE and racking safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role - Chargehand / Line Leader / Team Leader / Step-In Team Leader
• Experience leading and supervising a team
• Previous experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment (preferably food related)
• Comfortable working in a cold, fast paced environment to daily targets, in a safe and controlled manner
• Good level of computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Resilience and able to adapt to change
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development

Responsibilities

• Supervising the daily activities within the export area to meet targets safely.
• Overseeing loading bay operations including receipt and dispatch of products.
• Ensuring customer orders are picked, prepared and dispatched with correct documentation.
• Escalating operational issues promptly to Supervisors or Management.
• Liaising with Administrators to coordinate haulier activity.
• Communicating effectively with haulier drivers per Health & Safety procedures.
• Providing guidance and coaching to Cold Store Operatives.
• Maintaining MHE and racking systems safely; reporting defects.
• Building relationships with colleagues, Supervisors, Managers and external stakeholders.
• Minimising downtime and maintaining productivity.
• Delivering excellent customer service through on-time deliveries and reduced returns.
• Supporting resource planning with Supervisors to maintain staffing levels.
• Motivating, coaching and developing team members.
• Carrying out compliance and quality checks and reporting non-conformances.
• Ensuring corrective actions are implemented and issues prevented.
• Monitoring and delivering against departmental KPIs.
• Operating with regard to environmental impact and workplace safety.
• Conducting objective performance assessments and providing feedback.
• Ensuring team understand responsibilities and tasks.
• Experience in a similar role - Chargehand / Line Leader / Team Leader / Step-In Team Leader

Skills

Team leadership

FMCG experience

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Performance coaching

Development mindset

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods in Preston is seeking a Hands-on Logistics Leader to oversee the export area, support Cold Store Operatives, and ensure products are processed, picked and dispatched efficiently. You will champion safety, quality, productivity and customer service while helping the team hit operational targets.

The role requires previous line leadership experience in FMCG, the ability to coach staff, manage KPI delivery, and maintain MHE and racking safety.