WHO ARE WE, AND WHAT DO WE DO?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about Logistics? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Warehouse and Distribution?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Section Manager to join our Logistics Team, based at our Telford site.
You’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. As a Section Manager you’ll be working a flexible shift pattern incorporating days and nights across Sunday to Thursday and Monday to Friday.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS A SECTION MANAGER AT AVARA?

As a Section Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of despatch departments ensuring colleagues are operating effectively, efficiently and safely at all times.

WHAT WILL YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A SECTION MANAGER INCLUDE?

• Being responsible for the management and development of Team Leaders and colleagues including drivers within the Logistics team.
• Ensuring all food safety, health & safety and quality standards are met during the despatch process.
• Support the Transport team to ensure compliance to Road Haulage Legislastion
• Monitoring and delivering on inbound and outbound loading schedules for raw materials and finished products.
• Ensuring weekly scanned stock takes and regular stock rotation are performed.
• Working closely with the internal trainer ensuring MHE and Driver training, development and assessments are identified and completed.
• Management of the INVAR warehouse management system.
• Supporting other Logistics managers within transport and goods yard teams.
• Ensuring consistency in the application of the company’s policies and procedures.
• Inducting daily pre-shift briefings and weekly safety walks.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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