Transport Shift Manager
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Tamworth
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 May 2018
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2018
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Come and join the number one food service company in the country....
With a turnover of over GBP2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Distribution Shift Manager based at our Tamworth Depot. Reporting to the Distribution Manager the successful candidate must be flexible in their approach to work, highly customer service driven, a great motivator and a clear front line leader.
A good knowledge of Managing a large scale operation is essential as well as being passionate about people and being committed to delivering a truly outstanding customer experience. Key responsibilities to this role will include but not be limited to:
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
• Customer Service & Communication skills internal / external
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of administrators driving continuous improvement with overall service to our customers
• Recruitment, retention and training / development of both our driving and admin team.
• Contributing to key projects and objectives for both the depot and the business
• Management of 3rd party maintenance provider and service level agreements
• Cost control - budgetary management experience
• Experience of different fleet performance management systems
• Experience of and compliance to internal quality management systems The Person
Ideally having worked in a similar role with previous experience of managing people or processes within a Distribution environment
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
• 3 years' experience of managing large teams within a fast moving distribution environment
• Computer literacy
• Results focused
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate
• Prepared to be "hands" on when the need arises
• Calmness under pressure
• Customer focused The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains.
Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves.
Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership
With a turnover of over GBP2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Distribution Shift Manager based at our Tamworth Depot. Reporting to the Distribution Manager the successful candidate must be flexible in their approach to work, highly customer service driven, a great motivator and a clear front line leader.
A good knowledge of Managing a large scale operation is essential as well as being passionate about people and being committed to delivering a truly outstanding customer experience. Key responsibilities to this role will include but not be limited to:
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
• Customer Service & Communication skills internal / external
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of administrators driving continuous improvement with overall service to our customers
• Recruitment, retention and training / development of both our driving and admin team.
• Contributing to key projects and objectives for both the depot and the business
• Management of 3rd party maintenance provider and service level agreements
• Cost control - budgetary management experience
• Experience of different fleet performance management systems
• Experience of and compliance to internal quality management systems The Person
Ideally having worked in a similar role with previous experience of managing people or processes within a Distribution environment
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
• 3 years' experience of managing large teams within a fast moving distribution environment
• Computer literacy
• Results focused
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate
• Prepared to be "hands" on when the need arises
• Calmness under pressure
• Customer focused The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains.
Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves.
Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership