Warehouse Team Manager

AmerisourceBergen; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A distribution services company in Belfast seeks a Warehouse Team Manager to oversee operations, ensure team performance, and promote safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse management, familiarity with Good Distribution Practices, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum, as well as opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) regulations.
• Strong commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all colleagues understand principles of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Develop and implement a clear operational plan to meet customer expectations.
• Foster a safety culture and improve service quality.

Skills

Understanding of GDP

Performance Management

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Flexibility

IT Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualification in logistics or supply chain management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

Job Overview

As a Warehouse Team Manager at Alliance Healthcare, you will lead an operational section of our business, overseeing extensive activities to meet our customers' needs and drive operational excellence. You will ensure your team is engaged and performs to the highest standards against set key performance indicators, acting as an advocate for Alliance Healthcare's culture, values, and safety standards. Regular briefings and meetings will keep your team informed and motivated regarding operational requirements.

Job Specifics

• Location: Alliance Healthcare, Belfast, BT3
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexibility required for Sunday shifts)
• Shift Times: 17:45 - 02:15
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Salary: £38,000-£40,000 pa.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all colleagues understand the principles of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for Medicinal Products for Human Use and provide necessary training.
• Develop and implement a clear operational plan to meet customer expectations.
• Foster a safety culture, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
• Investigate operational failures to prevent future occurrences.
• Lead by example in promoting workplace safety.
• Assist in the recruitment of new colleagues aligned with Alliance Healthcare values.
• Conduct one-to-one meetings, appraisals, and return-to-work interviews in line with company policy.
• Manage employee investigations and disciplinary processes while ensuring adherence to company policy.
• Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback for development.
• Create and implement a daily resourcing plan for optimal operational output.
• Deliver training on operational procedures, including GDP and SOPs, emphasizing housekeeping standards.
• Support the Management Team in achieving departmental and company objectives.

Education

• A qualification in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.

Work Experience

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of GDP: Comprehensive knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) regulations and their application in a warehouse setting.
• Performance Management: Experience in evaluating team performance and implementing development plans.
• Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to safety standards and the ability to promote a safety-first culture among team members.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a diverse team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to investigate operational failures and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing business needs, including overtime and weekend shifts as necessary.
• IT Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and warehouse management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

What Cencora offers

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.

Full time

Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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