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Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! We are committed to your success and offer a range of benefits to support your life and personal aspirations:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Private health scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Experience annual pay reviews
* Profit related pay
* Training and growth opportunities to unlock your potential
The Opportunity
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for logistics and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? This role leads our day-to-day logistics operations and guides the team to higher efficiency. Join a heritage brand known for quality, community, and teamwork. This is your chance to make a difference across our bakery operation.
* Lead and manage the Logistics Team across intake, dry goods, warehouse, and despatch
* Maintain Health & Safety standards and lead on equipment checks and FLT training
* Own logistics planning - from labour and equipment to shunt schedules and yard management
* Ensure effective communication with internal departments and external partners
* Investigate accidents and champion continuous improvement
* Drive cost-efficiency while exceeding internal and external customer expectations
The Ideal Candidate
We believe success is built on collaboration and diverse perspectives. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:
* A proven leader with experience supervising logistics or warehouse operations
* A strong communicator who is proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-driven
* Familiarity with risk assessments, SOPs, and MHE/FLT training
* Ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment while keeping morale high
* Experience working with food safety standards is a major plus
We also value an engaging and inclusive work culture where you take personal accountability and pride in your work. We encourage positive communication and collaborative relationships in every role.
Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us. Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business producing high-quality own-label products for many UK retailers and brands. We employ over 10,000 people in modern food manufacturing sites around the country. We offer stability within a wider group and opportunities for career progression.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will never ask you for money to obtain employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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