Despatch Supervisor
Core
Manage efficient shift dispatch operations for bread distribution, overseeing team coordination, loading, and stock management to ensure high service standards and delivery requirements.
Role type
Despatch Supervisor
Builds
Bread distribution logistics and delivery operations
Domain
Food manufacturing and logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Team supervision, shift scheduling, loading coordination, stock management, FIFO process adherence, safety compliance, performance management, incident reporting, data verification
Preferred skills
Manufacturing Excellence Methodology (MECP), TeamConnect system proficiency, conflict resolution
Technologies
Team Connect, Shop floor development system
Responsibilities
Manage shift dispatch operations and coordinate truck loading; Supervise employees including work allocation and performance management; Ensure FIFO processes and stock management SOPs are followed; Monitor dispatch performance and workloads; Verify orders loaded on trucks against routes; Maintain high standards within work areas and ensure Health and Safety regulations compliance; Reduce write-offs and explain stock variances; Process daily BTS, additional, and short loads; Submit daily PODs to settlements.
Seniority
Supervisory, hands-on IC