Logistics Nights Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Nights Team Leader to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. To co-ordinate the efficient operation of the despatch team to ensure accurately picked pallets of finished products are prepared and loaded onto vehicles on schedule, whilst maintaining an organised and safe working environment.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern - working nights

• Oversee set up and checks of MHE equipment within the area, ensuring safety and pre-start up checks are completed in accordance with procedure.
• Organise and co-ordinate task allocation for team members to ensure accurate picking and loading, adherence to stock rotation, and compliance with the daily plan. Manage breaks efficiently.
• Liaise with operations and transport teams to confirm timeframes for finished product supply, ensuring high levels of productivity, service and quality, while promptly escalating any potential delays or shortages.
• Ensure all despatch paperwork is completed accurately, in accordance with procedures and within specified timeframes, countersigning to verify correctness. Conduct spot checks on completed picked pallets to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Be accountable for capturing hours and productivity data for the area and shift to a high standard and within specified time frames. Proactively drive the achievement of KPIs and implement mitigation actions when targets are not met.
• Oversee and monitor GMP standards in accordance with walk-away procedures, ensuring high standards of housekeeping are maintained through the promotion of Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Experience of working in the manufacturing industry with at least 1 years experience of supervising a team.
• Have an excellent standard of English literacy and numeracy with the ability to provide accurate data.
• Ability to understand and undertake Food Safety and Health and Safety Qualification.

• Competitive salary, 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 and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: ### days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors.

Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey.