Transport Section Manager, Nights

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance 

Role Title: Section Manager NDC Transport

Position: This is a Permanent Position  

Hours of Work: Full Time, 37.5 Hours. Nights shift, working on any 5 from 7 rota.

• Working  22:00 - 06:00, including weekends as part of a rota

Salary: £29,900.00 - 44,800.00, Annual

Location: Magna Park 1, NDC

This shift will attract a shift premium of 33.3%, this is a potential additional earning of up to £9,956.70, annually added to your base salary pay.

About the role

As our Transport Section Manager, you will be expected to lead and motivate a team to deliver the business goals of keeping the right stock in the right place at the right time, with the correct level of resources whilst maximising the efficiency of the operation.

You will be required to develop and maintain communication between key stakeholders to ensure communication channels remain effective.

Create constructive relationships with collaborators and motivate them to govern their operational effectiveness and career development.

Our NDC Transport Section Manager will be responsible for:

• Maintaining full compliance under current EU driving regulations and the Working Time Directive

• To ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to 

• Plan operational resources for daily and weekly requirements, overseeing a team of Partner drivers, office Partners and agency Drivers

• Support the development and flexibility of Partners by identifying skill gaps and arranging further training

• Deliver all operational KPIs in line with Partner, Customers, and budget to ensure compliance in line with all business-wide metrics

• Support the Department Manager in delivering Partnership plans, initiatives and preparing for peak seasonal volumes.

• Prioritise workload in line with service level agreements to enable lead times to be met for both internal and external customers

• Communicate and share all relevant information in a timely manner

• Develop a culture where teamwork is encouraged with openness and trust, valuing the contributions of all team members

• Carry out Partner 1-2-1 check ins  within the required time frame including development meetings

Essential skills you’ll need

• Previous experience in Supply Chain people management (Transport or Distribution environment)

• Maintaining stakeholder relationships & building rapport across teams 

• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable 

• Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers 

• Familiar with transport Planning and execution system preferably Microlise or Paragon

• Familiar with transport compliance software such FTA (Freight Transport Association or Logistics UK) vision or Trutac.

After completion of Earning Membership, as a Partner in the John Lewis Partnership you will be entitled to;

• 💚Once you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get a Partnership discount in-store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

• 💚Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not.

• 💚Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena

• 💚Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay

• 💚Great focus on well-being and flexible working and our equal parenthood leave Policy

And much more! Find out more about our benefits here: https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

Next Steps 

• The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

• Following the submission of your application, the upcoming part of the selection process generally involves a single-stage interview conducted face-to-face, pending initial assessment.

• You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

• Please be aware that due to the nature and activities of this role, all successful candidates will have a DBS check carried out on them through a 3rd party registered body. For more details on DBS checks and what these entail, please visit the Government website.

We occasionally close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.

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