Night Despatch Supervisor

Company Description

Bringing excitement and inspiration to the menu since 2002.

We are the UK's leading supplier of added-value plant-based ingredients. Immersed in the latest food trends, we transform vegetables into irresistible, exciting, and inspired ingredients.

Through innovation and outstanding service, we collaborate with world-leading food service brands, chilled food manufacturers, and recipe box operators to help put vegetables where they belong - at the heart of the menu.

From our innovation chefs and new product development team to our operations experts, it’s our incredible people who have shaped us into innovative taste makers. Their hard work and genuine passion for food allow us to create high-quality, bespoke food that transform our customers’ menus.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Natural Innovations are currently looking to recruit a new Despatch Supervisor to effectively lead our team of Despatch Operatives on the night shift. The shift would be Sunday to Wednesday nights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing and managing smooth and efficient despatch processes.
• Ensuring the effective application of Company policies and processes and to work with the business to develop these further.
• Championing and adhering to our Health and Safety mandate.
• Communicating effectively with your team in order to allocate work, set deadlines and inform employees of issues.
• Create a team culture so that operational excellence is achieved at all times.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience and deep knowledge in production and shift management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software, including M3/Infor experience
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organisational and leaderships skills
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• You must hold a FLT Licence
• Only candidates that can demonstrate hands on experience of managing a team will be considered for these roles.
• Although qualifications’ are not essential, individuals with certificates in HAACP, IOSH and Food Safety will be looked upon favourably.