Apply for the Despatch Supervisor role at Agrial Fresh Produce
Location: Wigan, WN5 0LB
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.
Benefits
* 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.
* 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, with 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, an autonomous part of the larger 22,000‑employee French co‑operative group, Agrial. Our Wigan site processes and distributes pre‑packed, ready‑to‑eat fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants. We operate across 18 regions with 280 farming outlets and 5 divisions, including Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all staff and to the Responsible Recruitment principles, ensuring that workers are not responsible for recruitment costs.
We are not a licensed UK VISA sponsor and will not employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Applicants must provide evidence of right to work.
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