Gas Flush Supervisor (Despatch)

Cranswick Plc; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Preston is seeking a Gas Flush Supervisor to manage the Despatch team. This role involves supervising product handling, managing orders, and liaising with office staff. Candidates should have FMCG manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, with multiple employee benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Access to retail discount app

Health and wellbeing platform

20 days annual leave

Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in FMCG manufacturing, preferably food-related.
• Experience leading a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Despatch Operatives and ensure correct product scanning.
• Manage order collection and palletising.
• Liaise with office staff regarding loading and booking times.

Skills

Team leadership

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Job description

Overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Gas Flush Supervisor to join our Despatch team at our busy Preston site in Hull. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our team, responsible for the smooth running of the Despatch operation by implementing and supervising the collection and Despatch of products according to the sales order process schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Despatch Operatives and Chargehands ensuring correct scanning and assignment of product from boxing into stock locations and correct paperwork into Despatch
• Ensure all Retail requirements are picked and presented in a timely manner
• Manage order collection and palletising, including stock rotation, maintain shelf requirements and ensure the correct locations are used
• Take receipt of bought-in chilled products and packaging and ingredients and manage the correct re-labelling of these lines
• Liaise with office staff regarding loading and booking times
• Able to talk clearly and concisely about working standards in own area
• Manage invoicing of orders and correct distribution of paperwork
• Manage booking in of all purchased goods and returned stock to site
• Experience leading a team (essential)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office) ideally with knowledge of FOPS and Nav systems
• Ability to interact with high profile customers

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 06:30-15:00 (40 hours average per week)

Benefits

• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix, including machine specific training and upskilling
• 20 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days
• Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution