Supply Chain Supervisor, Bacon Factory

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals in canteen

Free breakfast and lunch options

Free onsite parking

Shack Initiative – free products

Wellbeing and social events

Healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Birthday holiday

Awards by Irish News and Grocer Gold

Job summary

Finnebrogue in Northern Ireland is seeking a Despatch Supervisor to lead the Despatch team, ensuring accurate picking, loading, and on-time despatch of goods.

You will focus on inventory accuracy, adherence to health and safety procedures, and collaboration with related departments to maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ability to manage a despatch team.
• Experience in despatch/logistics or warehouse operations preferred.
• Health & safety procedures knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day despatch operations, ensuring accurate picking and despatch.
• Oversee loading of outbound vehicles and adherence to load plans.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper stock movement records.
• Complete despatch documentation accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with Production, Intake, Transport and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Lead, coach and motivate the despatch team to meet KPIs.
• Plan team rotas and assign daily tasks; conduct briefings.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

MHE operation

Tools

MHE operation

Job description

Be part of something big

We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow.

The Role

To supervise and lead the Despatch team to ensure accurate, efficient and safe picking and loading of chilled goods. The Despatch Supervisor will ensure that all outbound orders are prepared to the highest standard, inventory is accurately managed, and health & safety procedures are adhered to at all times. The role requires effective team leadership, a strong focus on accuracy, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced environment.

Hours of Work

Day shift, Sunday to Thursday 7am to 4pm

Rate of Pay

£14.84 per hour with a weekly KPI bonus

Key Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day operations within the Despatch department, ensuring all customer orders are picked, packed, and despatched accurately and on time.

Oversee the loading of outbound vehicles, ensuring compliance with load plans and customer requirements.

Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy, ensuring all stock movements are correctly recorded.

Ensure all relevant despatch documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Work closely with the Senior Supervisor and other departments (e.g. Production, Intake, Transport, and Quality) to ensure smooth workflow and resolve issues.

Team Leadership

Manage and motivate the Despatch team to achieve departmental KPIs and performance targets.

Provide on-the-job coaching and support to team members.

Assist in planning team rotas and assigning daily tasks.

Conduct team briefings to communicate targets, updates, and key messages.

Monitor staff performance and attendance, reporting any concerns to the Senior Supervisor.

Health & Safety / Compliance

Champion a culture of health & safety within the department, ensuring all team members comply with company policies and relevant legislation.

Conduct regular checks to ensure safe use of all equipment and materials, including MHE (Material Handling Equipment).

Ensure safe loading of vehicles, compliant with weight distribution and load securing requirements.

MHE

Support team members in safe operation of MHE; MHE experience is desirable but full training will be provided.

Ensure pre-use checks are completed for all MHE and elevate any issues appropriately.

Benefits

• Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised.
• We even offer free breakfast and lunch options.
• You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points.
• You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning “Shack Initiative.”
• We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events.
• After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we won’t forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day!
• Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it.
• We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer.