Despatch Front Line Manager - Stockport

Despatch Front Line Manager

Salary c. £45,000

(Stockport)

Job ref: FE/10839

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in distribution management? My client is recruiting for a new Despatch Front Line Manager to join their dynamic and fast-paced team to support their expansion at their key distribution centre…

• Well-known and successful food manufacturer who produces some of the nations best-loved brands
• Main distribution warehouse and distribution depot for the North
• Company genuinely cares about their staff by investing and providing fantastic development opportunities for you

The Role:

Reporting to the Despatch Manager, this role will be responsible for managing a team of Despatch Coordinators and Operatives to ensure the correct receipt, handling, and distribution of goods to customers.

• Set objectives and expectations of performance for all Despatch Operative and Coordinators on shift to ensure all KPI’s are achieved
• Create and maintain awareness / compliance with environmental, health and safety, and legal standards
• Ensure optimal labour utilisation with the company warehouse management system
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to reflect company values
• Execute continuous improvement strategies
• Build and develop relationships across other functions for optimal performance

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a warehouse supervisory / management position
• Experience in a food / FMCG distribution environment
• Track record of managing and developing a team
• Excellent communication skills

The Package:

• Salary c. £45,000
• 12 hours shifts involving days and nights

Next Steps

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