
Distribution Supervisor
Job Description
Celebrating 75 Years of Service! - Join us in Creating a Great Place to Work at Lynas Foodservice
Lynas Foodservice is a family-owned business and that’s what makes our culture unique. Our staff enjoy being part of the wider Lynas family and understand that our number one focus is on putting the customer at the centre of everything we do.
Location: Uddingston, Glasgow – Bothwell Depot
Contract: Full-time. Permanent.
Shift: Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday
Salary: To be discussed at interview
About the Role:
Due to increased growth and exciting expansion plans in our New Bothwell Site, Lynas is seeking a proactive Distribution Supervisor to assist the Distribution Manager with the implementation of distribution plans, allowing the team to meet current/future customer service requirements. The successful candidate will continually improve cost efficiency/quality of service in line with the Distribution Centre goals. They will also assist in maintaining operational standards of Health & Safety and ensure company policies are complied with within the department.
The successful candidate will report directly to our Distribution Manager.
What You’ll be doing:
Managing Processes including site security
Compliance/management of all warehouse and delivery processes across the site
Ensure security procedures are adhered to and managed.
Performance Management
Support management in monitoring driver performance standards and performance improvement
Equipment/Facility Maintenance
Ensure all equipment and MHE are maintained and used correctly
Ensuring facility maintenance and hygiene are maintained to the highest standard
Health & Safety Management
Management of health and safety, incident reporting, and investigation, reporting all incident to line manager
What we’re looking for
Strong logistics and transport supervisory experience. 1-2 years experience in Food Service is desirable.
Strong business acumen with commercial awareness.
Robust analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, routing software and Power BI.
Class 1 or Class 2 Licence (or equivalent).
Understanding of transport compliance and legislative requirements.
Experience in resource planning and operational management.
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) desirable.
Relevant logistics qualification or equivalent experience desirable.
Good geographical knowledge of Scotland & Northern England
You'll work closely with the distribution team and play an important part in supporting Lynas' continued growth and success.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Health Cash Plan following qualifying service
Enhanced Sick Pay
On-site Parking
Learning and Development Opportunities
Career Progression Opportunities
Work Authorisation:
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Position is on-site, based in Uddingston.
If you are an experienced Distribution Supervisor with strong logistics and transport supervisory experience and are looking for a stable, rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Lynas team!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
Additional leave
Free parking
On-site parking
Licence/Certification
Class 1 or Class 2 (required)
* CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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