Band 7 Warehouse Logistics Operations Manager

Job summary

Great opportunity to join the Logistics team to be responsible for the effective leadership of Logistics service at the Warehouse distribution centre at Meteor Park Warehouse in relation to the movement of materials from source to all delivery points. Organising work schedules and manpower, Developing new work modules and training staff to carry out their duties. To develop and implement the strategy for materials across the trust, Providing an effective and professional Logistics service which continues to deliver on-going cost efficiencies and benefits.

Undertake lead responsibilities as a member of the logistics service team as agreed by the Logistics Warehouse Manager in new developments, projects and other objectives relating to Logistics service.

The post holder must ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in order that the service is effectively provided at all times, Briefings, training and general management of staff.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the Trust's supply chain and warehouse organization, ensuring efficient stock turn and the smooth flow of non-stock materials to end users.

Maintain a high degree of customer liaison and ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with departmental policies and procedures, as well as Trust's standing financial instructions.

Fleet management of Trust Vehicles including ensuring that the Vehicle Operators Licence and the regulations covered by VOSA (Department of Transport).

Develop staff through the Trust's Development and appraisal policy.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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