Logistics Lead - Wigan, United Kingdom - Agrial Fresh Produce

Agrial Fresh Produce

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Wigan, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Lead to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce Wigan. The main purpose of the role is to support the Transport Manager in the day-today activities of the department.

To achieve or exceed logistics performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant H&S and quality procedures and policies.

Pay:
Competitive

Working hours: 5 out of 7 days.

About Us

Agrial Fresh Produce is one of three UK food manufacturing factories who are owned by the French co-operative group, Agrial.

Agrial has operations across 18 regions with 280 farming outlets and it's not just about lettuce

As well as the 3 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.

The business is more recognisable in the UK by its Florette salad brand and we are now one of the UK's leading producers in the industry.

We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Our Wigan site is a well-established business unit that processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's well-known retailers and restaurants.

We are based on Martland Park Industrial Estate, which is ideal for travel on the M61, M6 and M62.

Main Responsibilities

Monitors and report on daily/weekly performance where required and provide detailed handovers.
To manage the capacity of the Despatch area.
Ensure Floris is always accurate and up to date.
Ensure all paperwork/documentation is completed correctly & signed off in a timely manner.
Ensure all used & unused products are documented to comply with all traceability & stock rotation requirement.
To ensure there is a drive continuous improvement & drive efficiencies in all areas.
Ensure deliveries/despatches to and from site are done in a timely manner in accordance with customer requirements.

Skills and Experience Required

Basic Food Hygiene
3 years manufacturing experience within shortlife products
1 year experience of supervising a team within Food Manufacturing
Experience of Quality & Technical procedures.
At least 1 years' experience of working from a primary producer within the salad sector.

What You Will Get In Return

A competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, life assurance, and a range of employee benefits you'd expect from a market leading business, including 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) & increasing to 35 days after 5 years' service.

Next Steps

It's an exciting time to join our business We're growing and looking for positive and innovative people to join our growing, professional team.

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, and want a new challenge in a company experiencing growth and success we would love for you to join us on our journey

Note to recruitment agencies:
this role is being handled by the company HR team and no agency contact is required.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle.

No worker should pay for a job - the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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