Life in this role 

As part of our, Contract Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager. 

Responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations. 

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday – Friday (nights) with shifts 22:00 – 06:00

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels 

• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, monitoring of defects being raised. 

• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource  

• Manage the resourcing for the site through effective planning of both core drivers and shift patterns through to daily and weekly resourcing of agency drivers 

• Manage holiday allocations of drivers ensuring there is enough resource to meet with customer requirements 

• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans 

• Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment 

• Manage any incidents and accidents and follow the process through investigations and the EOA system 

• Be responsible for Kronos monitoring and approving drivers clocking on and off shift 

• Ensure that the Transport team and drivers comply with all relevant regulations and site procedures 

• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time and the relevant paperwork is obtained 

• Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager  

• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business 

• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement 

• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business 

• Manage and carry out monthly site audit ensuring that all processes are being followed in line with Culina Group policy