PG Distribution Supervisor

As our Distribution Supervisor, you will have the following responsibilities:

The main responsibility is assisting in the coordination and provision of well-trained Driver Resource across the Organisation meeting our customer and operational requirements. The position will also have responsibility for some HR related activities where appropriate.

In addition, the position will also ensure that the Transport element of the Depot is operating within all Legislative and Company Requirements.

The role is responsible for coordinating the Daily Distribution Activity in an efficient manner for each of the sites. In addition, the Supervisor will help drive Improvements in Costs and Compliance using Key Metrics and completing WD10 files, etc.

Key interfaces include the Industrial Gases Administration Team, Field EHS&Q, Central Scheduling, Drivers, Distribution Programme Managers, Driver Trainers, Industrial Relations Representatives and other relevant operational functions to ensure alignment on best practices and commonality of approach, as well as with the other members of the Operations Team. Accordingly, success in the position is dependent on Good Leadership Skills, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Manage Drivers across multiple sites, Organizational Skills and Operational/Technical Capacity. Additionally, the role requires regular interfaces with other operational and commercial departments within the Ireland organisation

This Distribution Supervisor is accountable for:

Working with EH&S to ensure all safety legislation and company policies are adhered to including completing BSP activities and assisting with local audits.

Ensuring Company’s and Legislative Safety Standards and processes are complied with and always maintained on sites, and for personnel and vehicles that the position is responsible for.

Ensuring O‘Licence Compliance at all sites – to include Truck Maintenance, Net Defect Reporting, Tachograph Compliance, Record Keeping and Transport Manager CPC duties

Supervising the daily activities of all Drivers within Packaged Gases.

Managing and Planning the Holidays of all personnel under their Supervision and providing resource for holiday cover at each site as well as arranging Sickness Absence Cover where required.

Provision of the Agreed Resource Levels by Shift/Day/Location and liaising with Planners on Resource Availability for daily/weekly planning.

Leading and supporting in HR matters to include Recruitment, Training, Annual Appraisals, Grievance and Disciplinary Matters.

Coordination of Vocational Training for sites - Driver CPC, ADR Training, HGV Refresher Training and Forklift Refresher Training, Annual Driving Assessments and any other training where required for all personnel responsible in conjunction with the Driver Trainers.

Ensuring that all local level costs are managed in a timely manner.

Driving Cost Efficiencies for the sites against Key Performance Indicators.

Helping Vehicle Maintenance Managers on Truck Maintenance and managing Vehicle Downtime ensuring that there is adequate Vehicle Resource.

Where required and Controlling/Participating in Accident Emergency Responses

Providing Supply Chain Manager with Feedback on the Day-to-Day Distribution of the sites where required.

Managing the Local Level Industrial Relations relationship in conjunction with Facility manager and HR

Management and follow up of the Driver Observation Reports, Vehicle Reports, Customer Complaints in conjunction with person/BDM responsible.

Scheduling/Completing customer visits as and when required

What we are looking for?

Previous experience of Distribution with working knowledge of Transport Legislation

Experience in Supervising a Team

Experience of building relationships with Industrial Relations representatives.

Educated to HND/Degree Level or equivalent experience

PC Skills Microsoft Office – Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Transport Manager Certificate Professional Competence Preferred

Large Goods Vehicle Licence/ADR and Driver CP Forklift Preferred

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