Delivery Operations Manager

Description:

Do you have experience of a dynamic fast paced supply chain environment? Do you have the ability to analyse and interpret data? Do you have the mind-set and initiative for continuous improvement? Then this could be the role you’re looking for.

As part of the Nestlé UK Supply Chain team, you could be working with some of the world’s best-known and most-loved brands, many of which have been enjoyed for generations. We strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything we do and deliver the best-tasting and most permissible treats for consumers day after day.

As one of the major exporters of the UK and Ireland’s food industry, our supply chain really is at the heart of all operations at Nestlé from sourcing raw materials right through to delivering the end product to our customer. Working closely with these customers and our internal colleagues, we are able to manage one of the FMCG industry’s most complex and sophisticated value chains, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

A day in the life of...

The purpose of the role is to lead and support a team of drivers, shunters or agency staff to ensure full utilization of own Fleet vehicles, providing 24/7 support to the operation. The role also includes planning, development and training of the wider Operations team to ensure a best in class, sustainable function that adds value. Responsible for the creation and implementation of process within the department. There are 2 shifts for this role, 6.00am-14.00 and 11.00am – 19.00 to ensure full cover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Continually identifying ways to improve process efficiency and drive NCE practices across the team.
• Being Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the team and ensure common practice (standard routines) and training are carried out to required level to ensure consistent approach in execution of process.
• Ensuring day to day operational management and cover for 7-day operation is in place to required guidelines
• Work closely with York vehicle workshops to ensure unit and trailers are available for periodic servicing, in line with terms set out in Operating license agreements. Using collated data for future asset planning.
• Creating appropriate reports to support KPI's to support the OMP objectives.
• Support the wider Operations Team.
• Line Management
• Lead projects on behalf of the Delivery Operations Manager

What will make you successful

As the successful candidate, you will have people, capability and coaching experience preferably with Transport or Fleet experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, and gain experience in line management.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of UK transport legislation
• Good geographic knowledge of the UK
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• People management skills

In return, the Supply Chain team will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed. This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team.