Transport Team Leader

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

Job Title:

Transport Team Leader

Reports To:

Fleet and Transport Manager

(Fixed Term Contract until 31/8/2026)

Hourly rate: £13.72

Hours: 39 per week

Days: Monday - Friday

Shift times to be advised at interview

Job PurposeTo drive, motivate and be the first point of contact for Team Members in the achievement of daily operational targets, set by the Management Team, with a focus on guiding and developing staff your team. To plan and expedite the effective and efficient control of the branch transport / distribution operation with budgeted targets and operational objectives.

Objectives

To drive the daily performance of operatives, to achieve or exceed budgeted productivity and quality targets within a transport operation in line with departmental KPIs

To implement the daily staffing plan, ensuring optimum operational output at all times, escalating any areas of concern immediately to the Line Manager.

All staff are expected to understand the principles of Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal products for Human use. which is reflected in our SOP REF Chapter 1 AHDL GDP 1.1. It will be a requirement for all staff to be trained in this SOP and have an annual refresher. All other GDP training will be job specific and as per your personal training matrix.

As directed by the Management Team deliver training on operational procedures and processes in accordance with company strategy including but not exclusively Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Transport Standard Operating Practice (SOP’s) with particular focus on housekeeping.

In conjunction with and supported by the Management Team actively endorse, promote and manage our IIP culture and status through team briefing, training and if applicable 121’s and return to works for first and second occasions of absence.

Support the Driver Team Manager in achieving departmental and company objectives

Carry out any reasonable request as determined by the Service Centre Management Team promoting and supporting company initiatives

Key AccountabilitiesFinancial Control and Profitability

Ensuring transport failures are reported with corrective action being monitored

Ensuring any damaged or missing orders are recorded and investigated; and aid in any necessary corrective actions taken

Operating Standards

Ensuring all customer deliveries are effected in the prescribed manner

Ensure company procedure / standards are adopted and monitored with regard to transportation of products

Ensuring vehicle security disciplines are maintained

Ensure all Paper work is kept up to date (Well, OTC and 3rd Party)

Ensuring standards are maintained with regard to vehicle and driver presentation

Ensuring monitoring standards are maintained with regard to order control, driver records, customer service related incidents

Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping

Overall knowledge of operation required, to facilitate adequate cover during absence and holidays

Meeting all Health and Safety requirements

Skills / Knowledge

Ability to engage and deliver motivation and form positive conditions amongst staff

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent own time management with key focus on staff management

Knowledge of department dependant systems with confidence to learn others

Ability to use initiative within per determined boundaries

Ability to prioritise within per determined boundaries

Knowledge of Warehouse and Distribution processes

Familiarity with Security, Audit and Compliance processes.

Key Working Relationships

Service Centre Management Team

Driver Team Manager

Team Members

HR Business Partner (occasional)

Internal and external customers

Level of Decision Making

On completion of training this role does have some autonomy in decision making, within limits set by company policy and the Driver Team Manager.

Working with Team Members and the Management Team to formulate recommendations for the improvement of processes and procedures.

Additional Information

An element of flexibility will be required in relation to overtime, which may include weekends and Bank Holiday working where necessary to meet the needs of the business. This will be agreed and with as much notice as possible, as per the Staff Handbook.

Opportunity covering various aspects of manager’s role leading to future career development.

What Cencora offersBenefit 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.

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

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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