We are looking for an individual with proven knowledge of logistics and supply chain management to join our busy warehouse team at UHB's Meteor Park Distribution Centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience managing a team to move into a role supporting the delivery of our core services, the wider trust and ICB.
This is a 12 month fixed term post and would suit someone already in a similar role who is looking for their next challenge or someone who is looking to hone their skills in a fast paced logistics setting.
The successful candidate will be Responsible for day to day management of one of our shift teams, and will be required to rotate hours on a 3 weekly rota in-line with our other deputy logistics managers.
Their main role will be to support the Logistics Manager / Operations Manager and to be responsible for the effective management of Logistics Services at Meteor Park in relation to movement of materials from source to all areas currently serviced. Ensuring that services are managed professionally and making suggestions for improvement, and implementing new techniques, organising work schedules and manpower, developing new work models and training staff to carry out their duties whilst managing their personal development to achieve standards as required by national and trust guidelines.
The post holder will also be required to undertake lead responsibility as a member of the Logistics Service team as agreed with the Logistics Manager/Operations Manager, new developments, projects and other objectives relating to the Logistics and Warehousing services.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Main Duties and Tasks Contiued: Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
As a member of the Logistics Service Management team the post holder will have day to day management responsibility for the delivery of the logistics service that will include any urgent requests. The post holder must ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in order that the service is effectively always provided. This will mean attending any Trust site over the shift period in operation, for the purposes of briefing, training and general management of staff.
Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience
HND qualification and/or relevant experience
Degree level or equivalent qualifications
Experience of working in one of the following services:
* Procurement / Purchasing
* Warehousing
Knowledge of professional procurement principles and supply chain management acquired through NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience
Inventory Control
Experience in the management of teams
Experience in Distribution Management
Understands principles of stock taking procedures
Knowledge of operational procedures
Experience in Root Cause Analysis
Experience of working in a Hospital support services environment
Experience in liaising with senior stakeholders
Commercial awareness
Steven England
Steven.England@uhb.nhs.uk
01213718316
Agenda for Change
Band 5
Fixed Term
12 Month(s)
Full-Time, Flexible Working
15039
Meteor Park Warehouse
This vacancy is closed to applications.