Location:
Cardiff, Maes-Y-Coed Road, Cardiff CF14 4XR
Shift:
4 shifts on, 4 shifts off, 6am - 6pm
Salary:
Competitive, with opportunities for growth
Our Memory Lane Cakes site is part of Finsbury Food Group, producing a large percentage of the UK's sharing cakes, including retailer own brands, tray bakes, and party cakes like Caterpillar cakes. The site employs over 850 staff and operates 24/7, fostering a culture of teamwork, respectful leadership, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Despatch Supervisor to join our Supply Chain team at the Cardiff Memory Lane Cakes site. This hands-on leadership role requires strong delegation and people management skills, suitable for someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is ready to take ownership of the finished goods dispatch process.
The role involves managing the end-to-end process for finished goods, supervising warehouse staff and daily operations, ensuring timely vehicle loading/unloading, maintaining accurate documentation, and upholding food safety, GMP, and safety standards. You will also oversee stock control, resource planning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in warehouse supervisory or managerial roles
* Detail-oriented with decision-making and prioritisation skills
* Excellent communication, delegation, and people management skills
* Stakeholder communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools
* CILT qualification or equivalent (desirable)
* English and Maths qualifications (essential)
Benefits:
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Retail discounts via Benefits Hub
* Company shop at site (discounted products)
* Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral)
* Learning & Development opportunities, including sponsored memberships and in-house courses
* Opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization
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