Logistics Supervisor
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Logistics Supervisor to join our team in Cavan.
The Logistics Supervisor plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and efficiency, ensuring that the logistics operations run seamlessly. This position is key to helping the company achieve its targets while delivering top-notch products promptly.
At McCarrens, the Logistics Supervisor fosters a culture of continuous improvement within their team, empowering everyone to strive for excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor daily work operations and provide direction to the Logistics Team.
* Ensure the factory is audit-ready at all times.
* Train new staff according to company SOPs.
* Interact with internal and external customers by meeting regularly, responding to requests, and explaining procedures.
* Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures (CCPs, Food Safety, and Quality SOP).
* Lead and motivate operatives and team leaders to achieve KPIs.
* Develop operatives by providing appropriate training, assigning challenging tasks, applying disciplinary action as needed, and conducting performance reviews.
* Monitor and improve line/equipment capacity to meet business needs.
* Liaise with the Technical Department to ensure product quality.
* Implement team meetings to ensure staff understand their goals and objectives.
* Develop work schedules with the Logistics Manager based on priorities, workload, and resources.
* Report daily to the Logistics Manager/Operations Manager on adherence to schedule and other required reports.
* Ensure product traceability and accurate record-keeping through both paper records and the company Emydex system.
* Facilitate a lean culture and provide coaching towards this.
Minimum Requirements:
* Must have previous logistics experience at supervisor or chargehand level within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in Food Manufacturing is beneficial but not essential.
* Skilled communicator with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
* Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving skills.
* Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common software tools.
What We Offer:
* Discounted health insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Subsidised canteen
* Cash sales on company meat products
* Career progression
* Further education support policy
* Study Leave Policy
* Wellbeing initiatives regularly across the group
* Formal recognition initiatives and team awards in place
* Additional service leave days