Logistics Supervisor

Job title:

Logistics Supervisor

Company

Technique Recruitment Solutions

Job description

Logistics Supervisor
Birmingham, UK
Full-time Permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annumThorough onboarding training and induction programme
National structure to support ambition
Free car parking on site
Competitive salary
29 days holiday
Employee Assistance Programme
NEST Pension
Discounted Gym MembershipBased at our service driven manufacturing sector based clients location in Birmingham, UK. As a Logistics Supervisor you will be expected to deliver service excellence though an efficient, legally compliant and cost-effective logistics department.Role responsibilities and summaryTo provide relief cover by completing routes in the event of driver absence or holidays.
Ensure vehicle and driver compliance with O license, site, EU and other legal requirements, monitoring, analysing TMS2 data and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment.Deputies for the Logistics Manager during periods they away from the business.Ensure risk assessments are undertaken and implemented on customer premises for major changes/new business when required as advised by the relevant customer account team.
To ensure the drivers deliver the level of customer service that meets the agreed plans for optimal service levels.Ensure route optimisation savings are achieved and all routes are profitable, ensuring the use of agency drivers is kept to a minimum.
Investigate, analyse and implement corrective actions utilising current systems where appropriate (i.e. FTA Vision, TMS2 data, Telematics, Dynamics) to resolve all logistics problems eliminating inefficient supply and distribution routes, quality of service, customer losses and continuously improving working practices. (e.g. weight checking, mileage/km fuel consumption, accuracy and timeliness of deliveries to customers).Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with Logistics Manager, monitoring and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances.
Lead, manage, control and development of personnel (including absence, disciplinary, PDR process, driver infringements and grievance, Health and Safety Training, driver assessments) using SMART objectives during regular review and feedback meetings.Contribute to the reduction of impact to the environment e.g. optimal efficiency and economy on routes with targets per mile/km.
Ensure all Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.
Ensure driver compliance with site EN14065 standard, i.e. drivers disinfect vehicles every day.What will make you stand out?Good written and verbal skills (clarity of speech and friendliness of tone).
Can do attitude, flexible and ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members to build and lead effective working teams.
Good attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department and/or team.
Ability to organise self and others to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
IT literate (Microsoft Office).
HGV 2 licence.
Previous supervisory experience of 2 to 3 years desirable but not essential.
Leadership and People Management skills; recruitment, motivation, PDR process, coaching, disciplinary/grievance, performance management, absence management etc.
CPC.Please only apply if you have the full UK right to work as no UK work sponsorship is offer nor available on this role, due to the immediate commencement requirements of this role.Please send us your updated CV in the first instance to be considered and apply.

Expected salary

£35000 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:12:55 GMT

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