Logistics Supervisor

Michael Page (UK); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee operations in Wednesbury. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing routes for efficiency, and leading a team to deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a can-do attitude, and experience in logistics management. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a leading organization known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Join a thriving business and take your career to the next level in the logistics field.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

29 Days Holiday

Discounted Gym Membership

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred but not essential.
• Valid HGV 2 licence and CPC holder required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance and driver performance.
• Lead and develop logistics personnel effectively.

Skills

Good written and verbal skills

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to organise

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Lean (Six Sigma) implementation

Health & Safety regulation exposure

Education

Maths and English to GCSE level (Grade C and above)

Vocational training

Tools

FTA Vision

TMS2 data

Telematics

Dynamics

GLAD

SOL

Job description

• Mon-Fri Day Shifts.
• CPC holder.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading firm in the business services industry, operating within a large-sized organisation. They are known for their commitment to quality and exceptional customer service. Based in Wednesbury, they are renowned for their efficient and professional approach in delivering their services.

Job Description

1. To ensure that the company's vision, values, policies, and procedures are adhered to at all times.
2. Deputise in the absence of a Logistics Manager.
3. Ensure vehicle and driver compliance with Operator licence, site, EU and other legal requirements, monitoring and continuously improve the working environment.
4. Ensure risk assessments are undertaken and implemented on customer premises for major changes/new business when required as advised by the relevant customer account team.
5. Respond on time for requests from other departments and drivers with reasonable, efficient, and calculated solutions and answers.
6. Ensure that the stock is maintained to a level for business continuity (e.g. daily driver defect book, tacho rolls, windscreen cleaner, and uniform).
7. To ensure the drivers deliver the level of customer service that meets the agreed plans for optimal service levels.
8. Monitor the maintenance plan for all the vehicles and ensure that all the documents are kept according to the Health & regulations.
9. Ensure route optimisation savings are achieved and all routes are profitable, ensuring the use of agency drivers is kept to a minimum.
10. Investigate, analyse and implement corrective actions utilising current systems where appropriate (e.g. FTA Vision, TMS2 data, Telematics, Dynamics, GLAD and SOL) to resolve all logistics problems eliminating inefficient supply and distribution routes, quality of service, customer losses and continuously improving working practices (e.g. weight checking, mileage/km fuel consumption, accuracy and timeliness of deliveries to customers).
11. Lead, manage, control and develop personnel (including absence, disciplinary, PDR process, driver infringements and grievance, Health and Safety Training, driver assessments) using SMART objectives during regular review and feedback meetings.
12. Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with Logistics Manager, monitoring and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances.
13. Contribute to the reduction of impact to the environment e.g. optimal efficiency and economy on routes with targets per mile/km.
14. Ensure driver compliance with site EN14065 standard, e.g. drivers disinfect vehicles every day.
15. Ensure that Service Agent KPIs (service, reducing loss of business and increasing new business) are met.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Logistics Supervisor should have:

1. Good written and verbal skills (clarity of speech and friendliness of tone).
2. Can-do attitude, flexible and ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
3. Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members to build and lead effective working teams.
4. Good attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department and/or team.
5. Ability to organise self and others to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
6. IT literate (Microsoft Office).
7. Experience of lean (Six Sigma) implementation in lean manufacturing systems (preferred).
8. A valid HGV 2 licence/ A valid UK Drivers License, minimum 1 year (preferred).
9. CPC holder.
10. Previous supervisory experience of 2 to 3 years desirable but not essential.
11. Maths and English to GCSE level (Grade C and above) or vocational training.
12. Health & Safety regulation exposure in a previous role.
13. No more than 6 points on driving licence.

What's on Offer

• An attractive salary package within the range of £30,000 - £35,000
• 29 Days Holiday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• The opportunity to contribute to a leading organisation in the business services industry

We invite all qualified individuals who are ready to take their career to the next level in the logistics field to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business in Wednesbury.