Shipping and Gatehouse Office Supervisor

Job Location	Hamilton, Leicester
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

The Role:Sofidel UK currently recruiting for a dynamic and exciting Shipping and Gatehouse Office Supervisor to join our team in Leicester. The role will be based at our Integrated Plant in Hamilton however, travel to our secondary Plant in Rothley will be required.This role is permanent and full time (37.5 hours per week) with the responsibility to oversee the Shipping and Gatehouse team in both Plants. Due to the 24/7 nature of our plants our shipping office open ours are between 06:00 - 22:00 and Gatehouse 24h thereforecover for these hours must be always arranged.As a Shipping and Gatehouse Office Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the daily running of the department is carried out swiftly and in line with Company procedures. Whilst the role includes the management of the daily shipping activity a largeproportion of the role is compiling, analysing, and reporting on data produced by our SAP system. If you are an experienced Shipping/Transport Supervisor looking for a new challenge, then why not join one of Europe’s most reputable paper hygiene manufacturersMain Duties & Responsibilities:

Liaise with various departments to ensure compliance with Company procedures
Produce loading lists in line with the shipments for the specified haulier
Communicate with hauliers and resolve any disputes that may arise
Build stakeholder relationships across the business
Provide the Corporate Office with concise and accurate data
Supervisory responsibility of 18 reports across the two Plants in the Shipping and Gatehouse functions
Coordinate with the Transport office to ensure delivery of customer goods
Take responsibility for the integration and professional growth of individuals within the department
Maintain accurate statistical information regarding the shipments of goods in and out of the Plants
Foster a Health and Safety first culture
Proactively check and ensure that an accurate record of all shipments was done (VMS, TMS)

Additional skills/requirements:

Previous experience working in a gatehouse/dispatch/shipping/transport environment
Demonstrable line management experience
Competent use of MS Office packaging including excel, WMS
Flexibility to ensure the Shipping Office remains open from 06:00 - 22:00
Attention to detail
SAP knowledge
Excellent communications skills

Package/benefits:

Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Staff shop
Free car parking
Life Assurance of up to X3 annual salary
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