Dispatch Supervisor.

SGK; Witham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor in Witham to manage stock control and ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and strong communication and IT skills. This full-time position runs Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, with a focus on achieving delivery targets and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experienced fork lift truck driver with the aptitude to manage stock levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock control and receipting of goods.
• Conduct weekly stock takes with Operations Admin.
• Ensure compliance with job packing specifications.
• Achieve a weekly delivery target of 98%.

Skills

Stock control

Fork lift truck driving

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Pressure management

Job description

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With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Position Summary
We are recruiting for a Dispatch - Goods in/out - Supervisor to join our team in Witham. This role will be Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Stock control – receipting goods in, checking quantity, allocating to location and job or house stock.
• Working with Operations Admin – weekly stock takes.
• Centralised stock control – working with operators to ensure they have what they need.
• Housekeeping – HSE conscious, support and sustain lean initiatives.
• Goods out – final set of eyes before the packages leave the site; ensure it meets the job packing spec and internal QA standards.
• Assess if the delivery method is the most cost-effective for the project.
• On-time delivery – achieve the weekly target of 98%.
• Build strong relationships with couriers.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Warehouse/stock/despatch operative. Experienced fork lift truck driver with aptitude to manage stock levels and deliveries and despatch of goods out.
• Ability to communicate with staff, clients and at all levels.
• Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Work under pressure and be able to determine and organise priorities.
• FLT Counterbalance preferable.

Additional Company Information

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.