Assistant Cold Store Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Jacksons for an Assistant Coldstore Manager to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Coldstore Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operation of the coldstore ensuring the labour and resource is utilised efficiently to maximise throughput whilst maintaining food safety, and ensuring the team work to the policies and procedures in place.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
· Labour planning
· Stock management, ensuring accurate stock control is maintained
· Equipment control, including routine fork lift truck and racking inspections are undertaken
· Inventory checks
· H&S walks
· Work with the manager on monthly staff meetings
· Liase with external coldstores at peak times
· Attend all meetings relevant to the role
· Any other duties relevant to the role in support for the Supply Chain function and wider business
Job Commitments:
· Monday – Friday however flexibility is required.
About you, you will:
Have strong coldstore knowledge.
Understand warehouse and stock processes.
Be a professional and strong communicator.
Understand customer service relationships and impacts.
Understand and embrace Jackson’s core values.
Have strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
Work closely with management to ensure escalation processes are followed.
Those who know you would describe you as:
An excellent communicator who is approachable.
A strong team member.
Organised and thorough.
A logical thinker who works well under pressure.
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience from a similar role within a warehousing/ coldstore environment
Ideally have a warehousing or stock control background
Preferably (not key) – fork lift truck licence
A little bit about us and our history
Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.
We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production.
We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.
In 2018 we opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do.
2024 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!
Business Values
You will live and breathe our 5 business values in everything that you do. You will inspire our colleagues to demonstrate our values in their every day working lives, and you will challenge any behaviors that you feel contravene our values.
· Passion - Since 1851, we’ve been passionate about ensuring that every loaf we make is baked to perfection. We’re passionate about our bread and about Jacksons, and we take responsibility and try our hardest every day.
· Ambition - We never lose sight of our history but understand we need to be bold and ambitious to be successful in the future. We’re not afraid of trying new things, and we quickly learn from our mistakes.
· Care - We look after each other. We’re friendly and welcoming - everyone feels a part of the team. Together with our shareholders, we care about our business and our future, we are frugal and spend wisely. Our local communities matter too, and we play our part in making them a better place to live.
· Grounded - We create the best bread, deliver great service and celebrate our team’s success. We are exceptionally proud of what we do but never arrogant. Down to earth is how you’ll find us.
· Expert - We strive to be the best at what we do, from baking great bread, to delivering great service. We use our expertise every day, and play our part in improving our business. We know our stuff but we’re always learning and we make sure we learn together!
Why Jacksons?
In return for your commitment as a Jacksons employee you will receive:
· Competitive salary paid every 4 weeks.
· 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks’ with 5 years’ continuous service.
· Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
· Free bread allowance.
· Employee assistance programme.
· Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this recruitment campaign before the advertised closing date. As such, we advise you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Do you have similar experience within a Cold Store / Warehouse enviornment?
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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