Despatch Manager
Based At: The Bakery, Millenium Business Park, Station Road, Steeton West Yorkshire, BD20 6RB
Salary: £30k-£35k based on experience
Job Purpose: To ensure the smooth running of all Warehouse Activities, including incoming and outgoing goods, while adhering to the Company's rules, regulations, and policies, particularly the strict hygiene and Health & Safety rules.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation to fulfill operational and customer demands, while meeting set targets.
2. Provide management and supervision to the team, coordinating workloads, providing support, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are met.
3. Ensure the delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production schedules.
4. Ensure inventories in the area of responsibility are accurate.
5. Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately.
6. Support organizing and participate in stock takes at regular intervals.
7. Ensure that any computerized or automated systems are accurate and up to date.
8. Resolve any issues or problems that occur in the warehouse; elevate issues to a more senior level if appropriate.
9. Produce regular reports and statistics as required.
10. Continually review ways to reduce waste.
11. Ensure all lifting and maneuvering of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
12. Ensure that vehicles, machinery, and equipment are well maintained and fit for purpose.
13. Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse.
14. Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.
15. Manage time and attendance for the team within the area of responsibility.
16. Support the Warehouse Manager in continuous improvement.
17. Attend meetings when required.
Important Relationships:
1. Warehouse Manager
2. General Manager
3. Assistant General Manager
4. Quality Supervisor
5. Technical Managers
6. Production Managers
7. Production Supervisors
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications:
1. Management Skills
2. Warehousing Experience
3. Food Hygiene Training
4. Basic Fire Awareness
5. Health & Safety Training
6. Forklift Truck Experience
7. Computer Literate
Personal Attributes:
1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Dedicated
3. Responsible
4. Flexible to working hours and requirements
5. Team Player
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