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Location: Worcestershire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus
Opportunity for a Head of Despatch working for a food manufacturer who supplies innovative food products to UK retailers. As Head of Despatch for a busy food manufacturing site, you’ll report into the Operations Director. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join a family business with core values of trust, fairness, and honesty, providing day-to-day exposure to a passionate and knowledgeable team of foodies who manufacture healthy choices and lead the market on quality, service, and value.
This role will suit a Head of Despatch professional with leadership skills gained from either the Food, FMCG, Logistics, or Distribution sectors. As Head of Despatch, you will lead the despatch team through a range of direct and indirect reports to improve this area of the business, bringing new ideas and energy with a Continuous Improvement focus.
Responsibilities include:
1. Minimising pick rates
2. Monitoring and controlling pallets and trays
3. Delivering a food safe and high-quality product to customers
4. Ensuring the team works in line with all HSE policies and procedures
5. Completing stock takes
6. Managing mobile handling equipment and haulier contracts
7. Delivering departmental budgets in line with the company budget and forecasts
To be considered for this role, you’ll need:
1. Proven Supply Chain leadership experience gained from either Food/FMCG manufacturing, Logistics, or Distribution sectors
2. Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Leadership Development
3. Knowledge and understanding of food safety requirements
4. Capability of driving changes through a Continuous Improvement culture
If you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment and meet the above criteria, then apply today with your CV or contact Neal directly to discuss further.
REF. NAH47741
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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