Key Responsibilities:
Depot Operations Excellence: | Support the Build of a high performing, engaged and visible team for the region:- Identify future leaders in the region within the Team Leader population. Ensure a clear path to Depot Management and beyond is clear and supported within the business.
- Support the build of the development budget for the region in conjunction with our Learning & Development team.
- Hold regular 1:1’s with the Depot Management teams to support the Regional Logistics Manager.
- Engage with colleagues in the depot keeping morale levels high and understanding where improvements can be made. Motivating all staff by coaching and mentoring them through challenges and celebrating success:
Effectively support the regional depot to excellent standards in the following areas:- Team Development
- Health & Safety
- Customer Services
- Financial Control
- Human Resources Operations
- Continuous Improvement plans
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| Monthly Resource Planning: | Build an effective monthly plan which is clear for all, signed off by the Regional Head of Logistics and measured for success:- Champion the Regional Health and Safety strategy on nightshift ensuring that monthly meetings are in place, audits and proactive observations are being recorded, Safety Champions are working as a regional team and that any major issues are reported in a professional manner to Dayshift teams.
- Develop a regional Labour model to provide flexibility for deliveries and support the reduction in absences and leavers.
- Work in conjunction with the depot managers and the central route planning team to ensure work levels are manageable for each depot.
- Participate in Strategic Initiatives with colleagues in central functions such as HR Operations, Finance, IT etc.
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| Key Experience, Knowledge and Skills | Experience- Demonstrable Leadership Experience in a multi-site Logistics Operation.
- Background in dairy, food or drinks distribution preferred.
Knowledge- Health and Safety Leadership (IOSH)
- Logistics Certification desired
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Applications
Skills- Strong leadership capabilities
- Decisive and effective decision making
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management
- Determination to achieve and drive targets
- Delegate tasks for optimal, efficient outcomes
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