Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. Present in Europe and Latin America, we are a leader in most of the 29 countries in which we operate, employing 52,000 professionals at 440 production and services centres; this is a great opportunity to join a company that supports their people!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Supervisor to join us at one of our Merton locations where you will deliver service excellence through an efficient, legally compliant and cost-effective logistics department.
**This Role is for a 4 on 4 off 12 hour day shift (5am-5pm)**
Key Responsibilities of a Logistics Supervisor:
* Ensure route optimisation savings are achieved and scheduled so that they are profitable and contribute to the reduction of impact to the environment with being efficient.
* Provide relief cover by completing routes in the event of driver absence or annual leave and deputies for the Logistics Manager during periods they are away/absent from the business.
* Lead, manage, control and develop personnel for all driver staff daily which include: Health and Safety training, disciplinary actions, driver assessments, and driver infringements. Ensure the team delivers a high standard of customer service to every customer.
* Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and drivers are compliant with the site standard, i.e., drivers disinfect vehicles and complete thorough vehicle checks daily.
* Carry out accurate compliance checks daily on vehicles and drivers with O licence, site, EU, and other legal requirements.
* Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with the Logistics Manager. Help monitor and control all activity in the agreed functional budget, whilst investigating and resolving any variances if they occur.
* Investigate, analyse and implement corrective actions utilising current systems where appropriate (i.e., FTA Vision, TMS2 data, Telematics, Dynamics) to resolve all logistics problems, eliminating inefficient supply and distribution routes, quality of service, customer losses, and continuously improving working practices (e.g., weight checking, mileage/km fuel consumption, accuracy and timeliness of deliveries to customers).
Requirements of a Logistics Supervisor:
* IT literate is essential.
* CPC and Class 2 Licence (desirable), Class 1 Licence (nice to have).
* Good written and verbal skills, with the ability to listen to and influence peer group and all department team members to build and lead an effective working team.
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department.
* Can-do attitude, who is flexible with the ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
* Leadership and people management skills.
* Health and Safety regulation exposure in previous roles.
* Previous supervisory experience of 2 to 3 years desirable but not essential.
* The above description statements outline the principal functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience.
**This Role is for a 4 on 4 off 12 hour day shift (5am-5pm)**
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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