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This role is in support of Cencoras wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.
Job details:
We currently have an opportunity for a Driver Team Manager to lead our transport operation team. Reporting directly to our Senior DTM/Fleet and Transport Manager you will efficiently manage a team of drivers and ensure that the Transport / Fleet function delivers financial and customer service objectives ensuring it operates legally and within all Health & Safety obligations to drivers and members of the public.
Location: Croydon CR9 0DB
Hours per Week: 39 hours per week Flexible shift times as per business needs. Predominately starting at 0600
Days: Monday to Friday with Saturday on a rota
Salary: 37489.92
Responsibilities:
Ensure that reported vehicle defects are rectified promptly
Monitor and manage drivers performance ensuring compliance to procedures as detailed in thedriversduties booklet
Ensure that vehicle security disciplines are maintained
Enforce driver compliance with the strict controls around van condition and preventative maintenance
Ensure vehicle and driver presentation conforms to company requirement to promote the brand
Monitor that drivers adhere to the route delivery sequences and record actual start and finish times for each route.
Report vehicle defects and maintenance requirements to ensure road-worthiness and promote driver safety
Ensure delivery bins and returns are collected from customer premises and promptly returned to the Service Centre according to company guidelines
Maintain a driver training program to increase drivers skills competencies and route knowledge to achieve maximum flexibility for sickness and holiday cover and promote the brand.
The management and relevant communication of driver delivery failures to minimise the disruption to customer service.
Prompt and effective reaction to breakdowns and accidents.
Compliance to standard operating procedures and contractual requirements through the achievement of specific KPIs
Ensure all customer deliveries areaffectedin the prescribed manner
Investigate customer services issues and provide prompt feedback
Ensure the department meet all Health & Safety requirements and Direct Reports are aware of their responsibilities.
Ensure compliance to Standard operating procedures
Provide effective leadership and motivation through regular team briefings/debriefings
Take appropriate steps to maintain Investors in People accreditation agreeing clear objectives for direct reports and monitoring performance through annual appraisal process as per company guidelines.
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About the candidate:
You willtake responsibility for all areas of people management for direct reports including coaching and nurturing talent and motivating the team through effective leadership providingcoaching and guidance to colleagues in areas of responsibility.
You will also work closely with management colleagues to drive efficiencies across the Service Centre promoting a culture ofcontinuousimprovement.
Knowledge Skills and Experience Required:
Experience of managing first line managers as direct reports
Previous experience working in logistics
PC literate
Full Driving licence
Level of Decision Making:
Make recommendations for the improvement of processes and procedures
Implementation of corporate processes and procedures in a consistent manner in line with company requirements
Make recommendations for improvements in area of responsibility
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Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
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Required Experience:
Manager