We are partnering with a leading organisation to find a hands-on Distribution Centre Supervisor to take charge of daily depot operations. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the team, leading and motivating teammates to ensure service level agreements and KPIs are consistently hit. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a sharp eye for operational compliance, health and safety, and transport legislation, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
Owning Daily Operations: Independently managing day-to-day depot activities to build a 'best-in-class' working culture.
Safety & Compliance: Championing health and safety through proactive risk assessments and ensuring strict adherence to transport legislation (including DVSA guidelines and O'Licence standards).
Transport & Fleet Oversight: Optimising vehicle scheduling, ensuring timely servicing, and keeping core operational systems (such as Verilocation, TMS, Tachomaster, Fleet Check, Epods, and scanners) running seamlessly.
Team Leadership & HR: Supporting teammate engagement, training, and development while handling routine HR tasks like attendance, holiday scheduling, timecards via iTrent, and performance management.
Continuous Improvement: Monitoring daily KPIs, spotting trends, streamlining workflows to match SOPs, and collaborating with other depots to keep everything moving smoothly.
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications: A valid UK Driving Licence and either a CPC qualification or advanced knowledge of transport legislation.
Industry Background: Proven experience within a logistics environment, specifically with managing multi-temperature vehicles. Experience in a medical or pharmaceutical setting is a strong bonus!
Technical Fluency: Confident using Microsoft packages and various transport operational software.
Core Competencies: Exceptional communication skills at all levels, a cool head under pressure, and a natural knack for prioritising tasks and solving problems collaboratively.
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
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Distribution Centre Supervisor in Backworth employer: ASC Connections Ltd
ASC Connections Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement in the precision manufacturing sector. With flexible hours and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to high-stakes projects in aerospace and automotive industries. Our collaborative culture encourages teamwork and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on quality performance.
