Despatch Chargehand

2 months ago


Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Cranswick Country Foods PLC Full time

Despatch Chargehand

4 on 4 off (B shift), 05:00am-17:00pm

Cranswick Country Foods, Preston, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Now with 22 sites nationwide, Cranswick are dedicated to growing and developing our team.

Our Preston site is growing We are on the look out for a Despatch Chargehand to become an integral part of our team You would be responsible for Ensuring the running of Despatch Operation by implementing and supervising the collection of products.

Main duties include (but not limited to):

Supervise the Despatch Operatives ensuring they are carrying out the correct scanning and assignment of product from boxing into stock locations and correct paperwork into Despatch Ensuring all Retail requirements are picked and presented in a timely manner Manage the order collection and palletising, including stock rotation, maintain the shelf requirements and ensure the correct locations are used Take receipt of bought-in chilled products and packaging and ingredients and manage the correct re-labelling of these lines Liaise with office staff regarding loading and booking times Able to talk clearly and concisely about working standards in own area

You will have:

Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related) Proven track record of managing teams Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques Computer skills (Microsoft Office) ideally with knowledge of FOPS and Nav systems Ability to interact with high profile customers

We offer:

Excellent and competitive rates of pay Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix. This will include machine specific training and upskilling. Profit sharing through discounted share scheme Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme including enhanced contribution options Access to the Cranswick Package which includes Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted products, ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ platform, ‘Hapi’ discounts app and buying extra holiday entitlement

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at application stage


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