Shift Manager

Culina; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina, the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, is hiring a Shift Manager for our 24/7 Transport operations within the Contract Logistics division. You will supervise Transport Supervisors and support the Transport Manager to keep costs in line with budget and forecast.

Working 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri nights 22:00-06:00, you will manage depot transport staff, plan rosters, ensure fleet is on the road, drive continuous improvement, and foster development, safety and

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a busy transport environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations and budgeting.
• Ability to plan resources and manage shifts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with rostering systems and shift planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage depot transport staff to meet service levels.
• Minimise non-contract maintenance and damage through checks.
• Ensure fleet is on the road and declared to Planning Team.
• Plan resource and agency driver rosters weekly.
• Oversee driver holidays to meet customer needs.
• Develop and coach the transport team.
• Ensure staff fully trained and equipped.
• Handle incidents and investigations.
• Monitor drivers clocking via Kronos.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Ensure timely MOTs and service for fleet.
• Attend monthly customer review meetings.
• Support service improvements with customers.
• Drive continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct monthly site audits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transport operations

Planning and numeracy

Negotiation & influencing

Leadership & development

Effective communicator

Education

National and International CPC qualification

Job description

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Contract Logisticsdivision, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager.

Responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday (nights) with shifts22:00 - 06:00

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels

• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, monitoring of defects being raised.

Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource

Manage the resourcing for the site through effective planning of both core drivers and shift patterns through to daily and weekly resourcing of agency drivers

Manage holiday allocations of drivers ensuring there is enough resource to meet with customer requirements

Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans

Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment

Manage any incidents and accidents and follow the process through investigations and the EOA system

Be responsible for Kronos monitoring and approving drivers clocking on and off shift

Ensure that the Transport team and drivers comply with all relevant regulations and site procedures

Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time and the relevant paperwork is obtained

Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager

Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business

Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement

Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business

Manage and carry out monthly site audit ensuring that all processes are being followed in line with Culina Group policy

Qualifications

What you’ll need...

Experience, Behavioural & Technical Skills

• Previous supervisory experience within a busy transport environment

Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment

Previous supervisory experience within a busy transport environment

Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy

Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer

Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team

An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills

Personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact

Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team

Highly tolerant of change – able to work within an evolving organisation

Ability to challenge the status quo and drive changes in the business

Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment

Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven

Problem solving in a pressurised environment

National and International CPC qualification – desirable

Attend Culina group training courses to gain knowledge and experience

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.