Despatch Team Leader - A Shift
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Role
We are looking for a proactive Despatch Team Leader to manage our despatch team. You'll ensure customer orders are picked accurately and dispatched in full and on time, while maintaining high standards. Working closely with other departments, you'll lead by example, support continuous improvement and help deliver excellent service to our customers.
A Shift: 6am to finish
Week 1: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Key Responsibilities
· Lead, motivate and manage the day-to-day performance of the despatch team against departmental KPIs.
· Ensure all customer orders are dispatched on time, in full and to the required quality standards.
· Maintain stock rotation procedures to minimise errors, waste and stock splits.
· Ensure all pre-use inspections are completed on trailers and material handling equipment (MHE), reporting any defects immediately.
· Escalate any potential delays, shortages or operational issues promptly, identifying root causes and supporting solutions.
· Complete all despatch paperwork accurately and ensure systems are used correctly.
· Investigate stock and system discrepancies, identifying improvements to prevent repeat issues.
· Deliver effective shift handovers to ensure operational continuity.
· Provide hands-on operational support whenever required to ensure customer deliveries are achieved.
· Support overtime requirements to cover holidays and sickness when necessary.
· Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency within the despatch operation.
· Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Hygien...
Despatch Team Leader - A Shift in Lincoln employer: Branston Potatoes
Branston is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a clear progression pathway towards roles such as Maintenance Manager or Engineering Manager. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, our Lincoln site fosters a collaborative work culture where your ideas can make a real impact, complemented by benefits like enhanced pension contributions, a discretionary company bonus, and even free potatoes.
