Logistics Section Manager

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 transport operations and team management?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to developing our employees across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Logistics Section Manager to join our Logistics Team, based at our Brackley Site.

Working hours will be – 4 ON 4 OFF 18.00 – 06.00

Please note this is an office based role at our Brackley offices in Northamptonshire. 

What will you be doing at Avara?

As a Logistics Section Manager, you will manage effectively and safely all aspects of the Transport Operation based at Brackley. Ensuring that all Live haul and Distribution plans are achieved, allocating the correct cost effective and safest resource to enable this on time.

What will your key responsibilities as a Logistics Section Manager include?

• To oversee and effectively manage the transport operation
• Operating transport systems such as Tachomaster, Telematics and Jigsaw fuelling software)
• To ensure all drivers complete a full debrief, all paperwork including daily vehicle inspections is completed and tacho downloads are made
• To remain up to date on any legislation changes that might affect transport operations
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in a safe and responsible manner
• To fully investigate and take appropriate remedial action for all accidents, near misses or damage within the department and report appropriately
• To ensure that the welfare of the animals is always a priority and that all relevant legislation is adhered to at all times.

  Human Resource expectations

• Driver induction completed
• Ensure Return to Works are completed on first shift back
• Absence Management of drivers
• Performance Management of drivers
• Dealing with disciplinary Matters should they arise in an efficient but fair manner

  Compliance

• Weekly Compliance Audits completed and non compliance reported to appropriate teams
• Monthly Safety Audits Completed and non compliance reported to the Health & Safety Manager
• Completion of risk assessment where applicable
• Ensure that driver licence checks are completed in line with policy expectations
• SWP creation and training
• Visitor and contractor permits completed and adherence of H&S compliance whilst on site
• Ensure that all Tachograph procedures are adhered to

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Proven track record in logistics and transport operations
• Health and Safety and Compliance responsibility
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• High level of UK Graphical knowledge
• CPC  is desirable
• Experience within a Despatch environment is desirable
• First aid qualification or willing to be trained
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well within a team
• Good attention to detail and a can do attitude  

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Logistics Section Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
• Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

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What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at Brackleysite, 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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Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the Logistics department as a Logistics Section Manager ?

About the role

Working Hours

4 ON 4 OFF 18.00 – 06.00

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance,

Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development

Key Responsibilities

What do I need to be successful?

• Proven track record in logistics and transport operations
• Health and Safety and Compliance responsibility
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• High level of UK Graphical knowledge
• CPC  is desirable
• Experience within a Despatch environment is desirable
• First aid qualification or willing to be trained
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well within a team
• Good attention to detail and a can do attitude  

Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!

Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.