At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise logistics operatives, ensuring timely dispatch of orders and proper storage of materials.
- Company: Join Natures Way Foods, a leading manufacturer with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Generous benefits, pension plan, overtime, free parking, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative team and help drive continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising logistics teams, strong organisational skills, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
NWF is leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and food‑to‑go for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe.
We also grow careers and opportunities, grow sustainability, grow employee and community wellbeing, and grow great supplier relationships.
Our culture is inclusive and our people are diverse spanning 39 languages.
We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326 million units per year.
Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation.
It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of logistics operatives, ensuring all customer orders are dispatched safely and on time and that raw materials are stored correctly and made available for production teams.
- Ensure team members are trained to the required standard and new starters receive a meaningful and effective induction to the business.
- Adhere to Company Health and Safety and Hygiene rules.
- Ensure all customer requirements (internal and external) are met in full wherever possible.
- Liaise and communicate with all areas/departments where necessary.
- Manage holidays and absences to maintain adequate crewing levels.
- Ensure supply of packaging to unitise and production areas.
- Take full logistics area responsibility when on nights or in the absence of the Logistics Department Manager.
- Ensure smooth communication between hauliers and planning/production so that when collection times change production can still achieve 100 % finished goods availability.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience supervising a team of logistics operatives or warehouse staff.
- Positive attitude, highly motivated, results driven, and able to inspire others.
- Promotes a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organised and able to see the bigger picture.
About You
Positive attitude, motivated and driven, strong organisational skills, team player, strong attention to detail, and approachable.
Shift Pattern
We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 covering days and nights.
You will work a total of 14 days over a 28‑day period.
Typically you would be working as follows: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday
- We Offer
- Generous benefits package
- Pension plan
- Overtime available
- Free on‑site parking
- Ongoing learning and development
- Opportunity to progress your career
What Kind of People Do We Look For?
We look for passionate people and then help them to channel that passion, because their success is our success.
We also like people who have high standards, because we do.
We are always trying to improve, and we want you to help us do that.
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Logistics Supervisor employer: Natures Way Foods Ltd
Natures Way Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing, offering a generous benefits package and ongoing learning opportunities. With a diverse and inclusive culture, we foster collaboration and innovation, making it an exciting time to join our expanding team in the logistics sector. Our commitment to sustainability and strong supplier relationships further enhances the rewarding experience of working with us.
