Operations Administrator (Logistics)
Working Hours: 08:00-16:30 , Monday to Friday (Hours can be flexible to start earlier required with core hours of 9:30am-3pm)
Work Location: Bury BL9 8RQ
Job Types: Permanent Contract
About the Company
Cranswick PLC is a leading UK food manufacturer, focussing on Continental specialities. Our unwavering commitment to first-rate quality and service, alongside our passion for food, has put us at the forefront as a trusted partner working with most of the UK’s national retailers. We are devoted to nurturing talent and cultivating an inclusive working environment where driven professionals can excel and advance.
The Cranswick Continental site in Bury processes olives, antipasti, slices continental charcuterie and cooked meats including corned beef.
What does the day to day look like for this role?
The Central Logistics Support Administrator provides essential administrative support to the Central Logistics team in ensuring the effective functioning of the logistics framework. This role involves Transport Planning, Data entry, Platform Portal administration, reporting and communicating with other business departments.
Key Duties
Operational Support
Assist the Team Leader in tracking and updating departmental records and reports.
Perform data entry and maintain accurate logistics documentation.
Support routine administrative tasks, such as platform portal maintenance and correspondence
Team Support
Provide administrative assistance to the logistics support team.
Help coordinate team meetings, taking minutes and distributing key information
Standards & Compliance
Ensure documentation aligns with company standards and compliance requirements.
Assist in collating data for audits and compliance checks.
Support in recording and escalating safety incidents as directed by the Team Leader.
Supplier & Freight Coordination
Maintain and update records of supplier and freight interactions.
Assist in tracking supplier performance data and reporting deviations.
Support communication between logistics teams and external partners as needed.
Capacity Management
Help monitor warehouse capacity utilisation and flag any issues to the Team Leader.
Support shipment coordination to ensure on-time delivery.
We are looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail and accuracy. A person who can take responsibility for their key duties and their performance. If you are enthusiastic about learning and a team player with a can-do attitude, then Cranswick Continental Foods is the place for you.
How we recruit
We are an equal opportunities employer. At Cranswick we know that diverse teams are more likely to have greater innovation, creativity and understanding of our customer needs. These are many of the things we are passionate about.
Did you know that some demographics may be less likely to apply to job adverts than others? For example, women are likely to apply only if they fit all of the skills listed. If you’re reading this and perhaps don’t tick every skill, then please still make yourself known to Cranswick. We’d love to hear from you so we can assess this.
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, therefore please contact us to request assistance.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £27,350.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking