Despatch Team Leader

Cranswick Convenience Foods is seeking a dedicated and proactive Despatch Team Leader to oversee a small production team. The Despatch department is the final stop in our cooked sliced meat production process. This team is responsible for picking and re-palletizing products, and ensuring they are ready for delivery. This hands-on role involves working alongside team members to ensure the smooth operation of production lines and areas, maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.,

• Operational Management: Deliver daily operational plans and escalate production issues to the Supervisor as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure team adherence to health & safety, food safety, and personal hygiene regulations.
• Training: Participate in and ensure proper training of procedures for team members.
• Performance: Assist the Supervisor in achieving or improving performance targets.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain GMP standards and achieve Green results in weekly technical audits.
• Team Development: Conduct team appraisals and on-the-job training to promote development.
• Leadership: Provide cover for the Supervisor in their absence and manage team break times.
• Professionalism: Represent the company's high standards and maintain a professional demeanour.
• Administration: Complete the required paperwork and update systems for your shift.
• Additional Tasks: Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Adhere to Safety and Training standards on site and when representing the company.
Site Culture and Ethos: At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we strive to achieve three main goals: 1. Become the largest sliced-cooked meat manufacturer in Europe. 2. Achieve Net Zero business status. 3. Improve living standards in our local community. Our site values demonstrated daily, include:
• Inspiring and motivating.
• Taking ownership and empowering others.
• Being respectful, listening, and being open & honest.
• Learning from mistakes and successes, encouraging feedback.
• Striving to be better tomorrow than we are today.
All colleagues are expected to adhere to all policies and contractual obligations as set out by Cranswick.Health, Safety & Environment:
• Comply fully with company policies on Health & Safety and Environment in accordance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 management systems.
• Support the health, safety, and sustainability manager and the management team.
• Participate in the Risk Assessment process to reduce risk.
• Report damaged or faulty equipment to engineers and managers.
• Manage and report unsafe activities.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and clothing.
• Ensure compliance with management systems by all employees in your area.
Food Safety:
• Produce safe and legal products in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Meet or exceed customer quality expectations.
• Follow all reasonable instructions given to ensure product safety and quality.
Training:
• Undertake all relevant operational, technical, health & safety, environment, and development training.
• Assist in the safe introduction and development of new colleagues.
• Be open and receptive to all required training to fulfil your role.
• Commit to training and development as outlined in the colleague handbook.
  
  Proven experience as a Team Leader or Operative in a Food Manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety principles.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in English., Reliable with excellent timekeeping.
• Conscientious and able to communicate well with others.
• Willingness to learn and be a supportive team player.
• Leads by example, fostering a positive working environment.
• Cooperative, enthusiastic, and adaptable to changing company needs.
• Demonstrates site behaviours and values consistently.