Front Line Manager at Sainsburys DTD

Crick, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Management Systems, Drivers Hours Legislation, Working Time Directive, Microsoft Office, Health And Safety, Team Leadership, KPI Management, Operational Planning, Stakeholder Communication, Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Resource Allocation

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Title: Transport First Line Manager We have an exciting opportunity of a First Line Manager role, working 4on/4off rotating or 4on/4off night shifts. As a Transport First Line Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of the operational plan, providing a cost effective professional service, and maintaining a smooth and effective transport operation. Key duties and accountabilities: Includes but not limited · Identify and escalate (where necessary) all potential operational risks (Cost, Service, People and Safety) · Communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders · Achieve customers KPI’s in line with the business budget · Supply accurate information on operational status as and when required including shift handover · Utilise efficiencies to ensure drivers comply with legislation and company policies · Prioritise workflow in line with business needs across all colleagues within the transport department · Ensure Health and Safety is part of our daily activities · Deputise for the Shift Manager in their absence Qualifications, Key skills and experience required: · Previous experience of working in a transport / warehouse environment · Previous working knowledge of Transport Management systems · Effective communication skills at all levels · Knowledge Drivers hours and working time directive · Computer literate, competent user of all Microsoft Office applications. · Experience in working to Health and Safety requirements Core Responsibilities · Lead the shift transport team, allocate duties during the shift and direct team members to ensure that the shift is completed efficiently and depot KPIs are achieved · Proactively identify any operational risks and ensure that the escalation procedures are followed · Ensure all drivers receive a full brief of their working schedule prior to departing depot including any specific requirements relating to safety and temperature control · Communicate clearly and concisely with team members during the shift to ensure that the operation runs efficiently and effectively to meet depot KPIs, through task allocation · Provide updates to the Shift Management on progress against daily plan, operational issues and progress to resolve operational issues · Liaise with agency to ensure that they fulfil in line with plan and operational requirement and escalate if requirements are not met Completion of investigations and disciplinary meetings in line with the company’s dispute resolution policy · Monitor, record, and report against agency fulfilment · Contribute to and support the induction of new team members (Drivers) · Identify training requirements for the transport team and implement where needed · Ensure that induction training has been received by all drivers (Sainsburys and agency) prior to them leaving depot · Contribute to the PDR process providing constructive feedback on performance and recommendations on training requirements for team members · Involvement in discipline, grievance and attendance management · Review the operational plan to ensure that it is achievable with the current depot status · Identify, communicate and implement improvements in the daily transport plan · Take action each shift to ensure that operational KPIs are consistently achieved. · Identify working practice improvements that would support the consistent and effective achievement of operational KPIs and make recommendations to Shift Manager · Identify options and make recommendations to the Shift Manager to resolve operational issues and risks · Ensure that team remain focussed on the operational plan during the shift · Ensure that colleagues support one another with workload during pinch points on shift · Take a proactive role in developing a culture where Health and safety is at the core of everything we do on · Ensure that the team operate in line with site rules

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Responsibilities

Responsible for executing the operational transport plan and leading the shift team to achieve depot KPIs. This includes managing driver schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and handling disciplinary and performance reviews.