Logistics Section Manager

Avara Foods; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods seeks a Logistics Section Manager at its Telford site to oversee despatch operations, ensuring efficiency and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong people management skills and experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment, along with logistics knowledge. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Up to £40,000 per annum DOE

Additional shift allowance

31 days holiday allowance

6% pension

Life assurance

Various lifestyle benefits

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced FMCG and Transport.
• Good IT skills with ability to learn systems.
• Knowledge of Road Haulage Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Team Leaders and colleagues.
• Ensure all safety and quality standards are met.
• Monitor loading schedules for raw materials.

Skills

People Management

Logistics Knowledge

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Job description

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Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A Little About Our Telford Site

Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site, helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £2.3 million in technology and equipment, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About The Role

Are you passionate about Logistics? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Warehouse and Distribution?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Section Manager to join our Logistics Team, based at our Telford site.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. As a Section Manager you’ll be working a flexible shift pattern incorporating days and nights across Sunday to Thursday and Monday to Friday.

What will you be doing as a Section Manager at Avara?

As a Section Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of despatch departments ensuring colleagues are operating effectively, efficiently and safely at all times.

What will your key responsibilities as a Section Manager include?

• Being responsible for the management and development of Team Leaders and colleagues including drivers within the Logistics team.
• Ensuring all food safety, health & safety and quality standards are met during the despatch process.
• Support the Transport team to ensure compliance to Road Haulage Legislastion
• Monitoring and delivering on inbound and outbound loading schedules for raw materials and finished products.
• Ensuring weekly scanned stock takes and regular stock rotation are performed.
• Working closely with the internal trainer ensuring MHE and Driver training, development and assessments are identified and completed.
• Management of the INVAR warehouse management system.
• Supporting other Logistics managers within transport and goods yard teams.
• Ensuring consistency in the application of the company’s policies and procedures.
• Inducting daily pre-shift briefings and weekly safety walks.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• An experienced People Manager or Team Leader who has managed teams in a similar fast paced FMCG and Transport environment.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of Road Haulage Legislation, having experience in Managing a Transport Team.
• Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team.
• Excellent communicator at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities.
• Transport Manager CPC
  
  

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As a Section Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
• Additional shift allowance
• 31 days holiday allowance
• 6% pension
• Life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free staff parking
  
  

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #TheAvaraWay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food Production

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