Logistics FLM

Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods, is seeking an experienced Logistics FLM to lead and motivate the supply chain groups (Transport and Despatch) ensuring on-time delivery and full orders. You will drive improvements, coach teams and uphold a strong safety culture across operations.

The role requires CPC qualification or motivation to obtain, robust leadership, and experience with WMS and MS Office tools. A fast-paced FMCG environment experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management experience in warehousing or transport logistics.
• CPC qualification or motivation to achieve the qualification.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Transport & Despatch Coordinators and teams to achieve operational goals.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety and legal requirements.
• Set performance expectations and monitor delivery against KPIs and transport legislation.
• Optimise labour utilisation and resource planning using WMS and transport planning systems.
• Prepare and present operational performance updates and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

IT proficiency

FMCG/Logistics experience

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia.

Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest.

You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others.

We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role

Company: Allied Bakeries

Location: Cardiff

Reporting to the Logistics Lead, the Logistics FLM is responsible for leading and motivating the supply chain groups (Transport and Despatch) to ensure our products are safely assembled and delivered to customers on time and in full.

Our Logistics FLMs are also responsible for driving and implementing improvements and leading change through the development of individuals and teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by actively promoting a “Safety First” culture.
• Promote, aid and support the assessment of risk within the department.
• Ensure that all staff are fully aware and compliant with all H&S standards, policies, Safe Systems of Work and current legislation.
• Set clear goals and targets of performance for all staff.
• Ensure shifts are adequately staffed, trained, briefed, monitored and motivated to fulfil shift objectives.
• Manage absence, conduct and performance in conjunction with HR, trade union representatives, and senior management – maintaining consistency with site rules and procedures.
• Focus on the recruitment, training and development of staff to ensure they reflect the company's values.
• Compliance with all QAS standards.
• Ensure all despatched goods meet the customers’ expectations, including code control.
• Ensure all departing vehicles are documented, loaded and secured correctly.
• Responsible for food safety/product integrity within Despatch / Transport and be responsible for traceability and product withdrawal procedures.
• Responsible for controlling costs within the shift, including absence, labour, damage, sales losses and other associated costs.
• Lead, coach and develop Transport & Despatch Coordinators and team members to achieve operational goals.
• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety and legal requirements.
• Set clear performance expectations and monitor delivery against both key operational KPIs and UK Transport legislation.
• Optimise labour utilisation and resource planning using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Planning systems.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and performance whilst ensuring our operation is compliant to UK transport law.
• Manage and resolve operational and service issues promptly and effectively.
• Prepare and present operational performance updates and reports.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across departments.
• Foster a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture.

The Right Person

• The role requires strong leadership and management capability, as well as proven experience in warehousing and/or transport logistics operations.
• You will need strong analytical skills, the ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, and the aptitude to work on your own initiative and identify and solve problems.
• A completer finisher mentality with a keen eye for detail.
• CPC qualified or the motivation to achieve the qualification.
• Effective communication skills with a focus on industry best practice and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience within a Transport, Warehouse, logistics or despatch environment.
• Supervisory or management experience within FMCG, Transport, manufacturing or logistics operations.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience within a Transport, Warehouse, logistics or despatch environment.
• Supervisory or management experience within FMCG, Transport, manufacturing or logistics operations.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.