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Despatch Supervisor

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Crown Chicken LTD, Division of Cranswick PLC

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United Kingdom , Hull

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Supervisor; reporting directly to the Senior Supervisors, you will primarily oversee the Despatch Chargehands and Operatives.

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for supervising all aspects of all areas within Despatch from delivering a 100% service level and in the predetermined timeframe
  • Supervise the Despatch Operatives and Chargehands ensuring they are carrying out the correct scanning and assignment of product from boxing into stock locations and correct paperwork into Despatch
  • Ensuring all Retail requirements are picked and presented in a timely manner
  • Manage the order collection and palletising, including stock rotation, maintain the shelf requirements and ensure the correct locations are used
  • Take receipt of bought-in chilled products and packaging and ingredients and manage the correct re-labelling of these lines
  • Liaise with office staff regarding loading and booking times
  • Able to talk clearly and concisely about working standards in own area
  • Manage invoicing of orders and correct distribution of paperwork
  • Manage booking in of all purchased goods and returned stock to site

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar role - Warehouse/Factory Supervisor/Chargehand/Experienced Skilled Operative
  • Experience leading a team (essential)
  • Examples of working towards KPIs and delivering positive results
  • Previous experience in a fast-moving consumer goods environment
  • Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Effective communication skills
What we offer:
  • Job stability at a growing and expanding company
  • Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
  • Time and a quarter pay for overtime
  • 20 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
  • Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
  • Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Expiration:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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