Driver Operations Team Manager Basingstoke, England
Job description
Working alongside the Depot Manager, as part of the distribution management team, you’ll manage a team of around 20 drivers in the safe, efficient and effective performance of our distribution operation through continuous improvement. Our distribution team is working hard to ensure we successfully distribute our fresh baked product nationally to over 17000 retail stores each day.
Our Driver Operations Team Manager will work shifts 5 days in 7 and across 2.30am to 11.30am, 4.00am to 1pm, 6am to 3pm, 7am to 4pm and 9.30am-6pm on a rotating basis.
It’s an exciting time for our Distribution team at Warburtons, we’re in a time of continued growth and investment. The team are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and are proud to be keeping our nation’s eggs in soldiers!
In this role you will ensure our quality products reach our customers on time and in full. We never compromise on Health & Safety, Legal Compliance and ensuring we adhere to Transport Operator Regulations. We are proud of our Health & Safety culture and will look to our Driver operations team Manager to be an ambassador of our strategy and to drive the Health & Safety agenda.
You will have had previous experience of managing and developing a high-performing team, achieving team goals and targets as a wider part of the national distribution team and strategy. We want you to be passionate in leadership and to thrive on a challenge, therefore you’ll be resilient and innovative in your thinking. We will be looking for you to be able to lead by example and through industry expertise in Distribution, to be a decisive, inspirational leader, passionate about creating a “One Team “ culture across both Warehouse & Distribution.
Working within a fast-paced 24/7 distribution site you will appreciate the importance of clear and consistent communication, working in collaboration shifts within Warehouse & Distribution. To do this you will have previous experience of working with cross-functional teams, running both team and group meetings to understand operational issues, strategy and planning.
You’ll effectively manage the operation to confirm that budget targets and key cost ratios are achieved and ensure all vehicles are released for maintenance and maintained in accordance with Company policy and statutory and legal requirements.
- Previous experience of operating at a management level within a Transport environment.
- Experienced in managing teams, coaching and mentoring.
- Have a good understanding of WTD and Tachograph Laws.
- Have an excellent knowledge of Transport Legislation.
At last and by no means least you will want to know what your bread is worth.
- A slice of the annual profits
- Family time is important to us so as well as your normal holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to five days extra annual leave
- Award winning pension scheme
- Private medical insurance and life assurance
- Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
