Dispatch and Warehouse Supervisor

Are you an experienced Dispatch, Warehouse or Transport Supervisor looking for your next challenge? A rapidly expanding and successful group that encompasses all aspects of the meat trade, we are recruiting a Dispatch and Warehouse Supervisor to join our Operation at our Milton Keynes Depot. Our business, which is a catering butcher, has over 100 years of experience in the meat and farming industries. All products are prepared in the factory at Manchester daily to each customer's specifications, packaged and labelled to and above legislation and then delivered directly throughout the UK. We pride ourselves on being a people-focused business. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals. We do this by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope and pace of change. Our culture is the foundation of our business and is reflected in our Mission, Vision and Values statements. About the Role As a Dispatch and Warehouse Supervisor, your primary responsibilities will be to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects of transport & goods dispatch from the Milton Keynes depot. You will be overseeing the entire operation in the absence of the Transport Operations Manager; this is a business-critical role. Working hours are 5 days from 6 from Monday to Saturday, 02.00 to 12.00 midday, with additional flexibility as required to meet the needs of the business. Main Responsibilities Being a key holder, you will be responsible for opening the depot, the setup of the daily operation and the overall security of the site. Maintain the depot, including basic maintenance and cleaning. Unload two trucks which are delivering to the depot with the daily deliveries. Organise, oversee, and load vehicles with the loading team, prioritising routes and workload and managing the loading team. Develop and allocate the delivery routes to all drivers, react to any absences, and ensure all vehicles are dispatched, collaborating with management to modify daily routes to accommodate customer needs. Communicate with colleagues regarding any issues that arise due to vehicle accidents, breakdowns, traffic hold-ups, etc., to establish new routes for timely deliveries. Daily reporting to Transport Operations Manager. Act as a communication liaison and answer incoming phone calls from drivers, cultivating strong relationships with drivers and customers.We would welcome applications with the following skills or experience: warehouse supervisor, dispatch supervisor, transport planner, transport administrator, transport supervisor, distribution, logistics, customer service, communication, planning, IT literate, Excel, scheduling, reporting, and FLT. Apply today to contribute your skills and gain valuable experience in this dynamic role. Benefits Staff sales 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee of the Month bonus Birthday voucher Christmas hamper Essential Skills Essential skills and experience include: Strong leadership skills Good IT skills, particularly knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Good communication skills, verbal and written - confident interacting and communicating with people across all levels of the business Enthusiastic in approach towards work with the ability to learn and pick up new tasks A good record of reliability in terms of attendance and punctuality Organised and capable of prioritising workload FLT licence Desirable Skills Willingness to embrace change Ability to identify areas for improvement Ability to work independently Ability to work as part of a team Proactive and able to use initiative Full UK driving licence About Company Our business supplies to customers including hotels, restaurants, public houses, the Education Sector, outdoor events and food manufacturers. We also provide national distribution via our own fleet and transport partners