Despatch Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Despatch Supervisor to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce in Wigan, WN5 0LB. The Despatch Supervisor will manage the daily operation of the despatch function to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately, on time and in compliance with food safety, quality and legal requirements. 

The Despatch Supervisor will be accountable for all activities required to achieve delivery performance targets and operational efficiency by managing and overseeing the despatch team to ensure adequate resources are deployed in line with cost controls and delivery targets. The successful candidate will ensure stock rotation is carried out in accordance with the FIFO process, with all used and unused products accurately documented to maintain full traceability and compliance with stock rotation requirements

Working hours: Sunday to Thursday, 1pm-10pm

Pay: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Main Responsibilities 

• Organise, manage and oversee the despatch team to ensure adequate resources are deployed in line with cost controls and delivery targets.
• Ensure stock rotation is carried out in accordance with the FIFO process, with all used and unused products accurately documented to maintain full traceability and compliance with stock rotation requirements.
• Oversee accurate and timely data entry into the ERP system, ensure all paperwork and documentation are completed correctly, in adherence to established procedures, while maintaining data integrity.
• Manage the despatch team to ensure adherence to established procedures, overseeing the inspection of outgoing finished products for quality and accuracy, while ensuring correct labelling, documentation, and tracking information are completed in line with company standards.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the despatch area by driving attitudes and conducting GMP and Health and Safety audits
• Provide clear direction, motivation, and support all team members through effective management and positive leadership, whilst evaluating the performance of the team using the Company’s appraisal system, including personal development plans.

Skills and Experience Required 

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within food manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics.
• Desirably, an understanding of FMCG industries across food production and short-shelf life logistics.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Good knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Get In Return  

An annual salary of up to £36,000 DOE, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, as well as access to a free physio and our on-site Occupational health nurse.

About Us 

Agrial Fresh Produce is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. 

Our Wigan site is a well-established business unit that processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's well-known retailers and restaurants. We are based on Martland Park Industrial Estate, which is ideal for travel on the M61, M6 and M62. The business has other operations in the UK, known commonly with our recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount!

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. 

Next Steps 

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!  

Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion. 

Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. 

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.