Dispatch Team Leader | Auckland

Job Description

The Company

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done.

Our Opportunity

The Dispatch Team Leader is an integral member of the Dispatch and Warehouse team with management responsibilities for a high performing team and team culture.  The Dispatch Team Leader ensures Dispatch is delivered in a cost effective and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Shift team to ensure that resources are correctly allocated to deliver on Key Performance. Key measures include DIFOT, Accuracy, pick rates, and write off's
• Adjust production schedules, linehaul or contractor departure times accordingly and explore alternative options where applicable in order to deliver the best service levels possible for the business
• Manage partial delivery timing according to gantry capacity and in order to meet linehaul departure times
• Manage the Systems Operator to ensure timely releases of orders to PBL and through for delivery
• Perform manual intervention tasks on the automation equipment where applicable and as per system requirements.

About You

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Dispatch experience preferably in the food industry
• Prior experience in leading a high-performance team and uplifting capability
• Exposure to Quality Assurance and Food Safety Systems
• Effective communication skills
• SAP and SHE systems experience (desirable)

What we can offer:

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.