Cold Store Supervisor

Position Title: Cold Store Supervisor

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:42967

Theres nothing beige about McCain

Except our potatoes and were extremely passionate about them. When you join McCain youll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple delicious planet friendly food.

Weve partnered with thousands of the countrys supermarkets pubs restaurants hospitals and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. Its all about elevation and creating something better. So come and make your career at McCain Foods.

ABOUT THE JOB.

The Cold Store Supervisor oversees all processes related to the receipt storage dispatch and control of inventory within a warehouse or distribution centre. This role ensures that goods entering and leaving the facility are accounted for accurately managed efficiently and meet operational standards for quality and safety. Leading after a team of twelve individuals supporting all plant functions.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Oversee all inbound and outbound goods movement ensuring efficient unloading inspection and storage of incoming goods and proper preparation and documentation for dispatches
• Monitor and track inventory levels supporting stock accuracy and optimal warehouse organisation.
• Coordinate with transport and planning providers to schedule deliveries and collections minimising delays and maximising efficiency
• Supervise warehouse staff providing training guidance and day-to-day operational instructions.
• Absence and timecard management ensuring staffing levels are in place when required
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations promoting a safe working environment
• Maintain accurate records and reports on all goods movements discrepancies damages and returns
• Implement continuous improvements to warehouse processes to drive productivity and reduce errors
• Conduct and reconcile regular stock counts and audits
• Consult with procurement sales and customer service teams to address any issues related to goods handling or fulfilment
• Utilise warehouse management systems (WMS) for tracking analysis and reporting purposes

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in warehouse planning or supply chain management
• Experience with modern warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Familiarity with health and safety protocols within a warehouse environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Strong diligence and problem-solving orientation
• Effective communication and people skills
• Demonstrable problem-solving ability

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods youll be pleased to know we dont pay you in chips. For working hard youll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
• Flexible holidays where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Private medical insurance scheme
• Optional health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Chips In Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness resilience and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE YOULL WORK

Youll be based at our Wombourne plant in Staffordshire. And together our small but perfectly formed team of over 110 colleagues produce our famous (and well loved) potato Smiles as well as our pre-baked Jacket Spuds.

WHAT HOURS WILL I WORK

This role is Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with flexibility managing a team working on shifts.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Department:Production Cold Store
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Wombourne

Company:McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd