WIN12241 Sainsburys Barton Transport Shift Manager

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Job Description

Job Title: Argos & Sainsbury's Transport Shift Manager Grade: M2

Location: Barton - Under - Needwood & Stoke - on - Trent Business area: Group Transport

Duties and responsibilities:

• To lead a transport team in delivering excellent service, meeting all financial/budgetary KPI's and contractual commitments.

• To work in conjunction with the Transport Operations manager & Transport Change and Compliance Lead to ensure the transport operation meets the needs of our client and their customers.
• The role is across two sites and therefore travel is expected
• Ensure that all shift activities are completed in line with all legislative/procedural guidelines.
• Nurture and develop a transport team driving for continuous improvement and progression, using relevant management tools.
• To actively work collaboratively with all department to provide a joined up delivery of operational requirements.
• Actively engages in Continuous Improvement (previous experience such as white belt/yellow belt desirable)
• Responsibility for the day to day implementation of site people policies, engagement of colleagues and undertaking all activities relating to direct management of an operational management team.
• To champion our culture of trust, respect and togetherness in line with Wincanton's missions and values.
• Investing in and driving our award-winning health and safety standard.
• To deputise for the Transport Operations Manager when required.

Experience, skills, attributes and the person:

• National/International CPC Holder (Essential).

• Experience of managing a team within a fast paced operation, ideally within a logistics environment.

• Must display clear communication skills at all levels with clients, colleagues and reports.

• A natural leader who is able to coach and motivate a team, helping them to achieve and exceed their KPI's and deliver on department objectives.

• Must display a solid knowledge of all relevant driving legislation including tachograph policies, driving hours and the Road Traffic Act.

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and transport software.

• Previous experience working within a unionised environment is desirable

• This position will include shift work, primarily Monday to Friday, but will require weekend work where necessary due to both depots operating 24/7.

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

• In addition to generous remunerationwe really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

• Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

• Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

• We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

• Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.