Transport Planning Shift Lead

3 weeks ago

Farnborough Hampshire, United Kingdom The Sofa Delivery Company Full time

You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the driving teams , ensuring all customer needs are met in an efficient, safe and compliant way. Proactively lead by example and provide direct management of the driving teams whilst supporting the onsite Management Team. About The Sofa Delivery Company
At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. Thats why were on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around, delivering great experiences to our customers that count.
Our installation experts are given the tools, training and support to make moments matter. Were an equal opportunities employer and are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Support the overall CDC operation, with accountability for all customer deliveries
? Work in partnership with the warehouse operations team to ensure efficient inbound of supplier deliveries and outbound delivery customer orders
? Ensure customer expectations are met through efficient operations and people practices, including managing absence, holidays, banked days and overtime
? Ensure daily vehicle debriefs take place at the start and end of the shift, taking responsibility for the team's Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) use, monitoring and improving On Time / In Full (OTIF) delivery stats, and ensuring customer NPS feedback is reviewed and shared with the team
? Support the Transport Manager with accident management and property damage investigating and reporting.
? Accountable for optimal utilisation of transport fleet for store to customer e.g. optimisingload volumes per store
Support the Transport Manager to ensure high standards of vehicle compliance are maintained at your site
? Responsible for full auditable compliance on vehicle and trailer maintenance, truck downloads, driver time directives etc
? Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping compliance in the warehouse and company vehicles
? Organise and prepare for timely delivery of changeover stock to stores and ensure adequate support is provided in store on changeover days, in line with the plan agreed with the stores
Lead the recruitment of drivers and delivery colleagues, conducting interviews and proactively providing feedback within SLAs
? Ensure all new starters in the transport team receive a great induction using the standard driver induction guides and work closely with the Transport Manager and fleet team to ensure essential vehicle compliance is delivered and understood, along with the general employee induction
? Review your teams performance, providing regular feedback to ensure their performance is as expected, identifying improvements and creating training plans where necessary
? Work with the Transport Manager to ensure team cover is sufficient for peak and busy periods, proactively planning hours and holiday allocation for your shifts
? Proactively manage people issues with appropriate support from the HR team and the Transport Manager
Desirable to be fully conversant with the Transport Law governing Driving Hours
? Transport CPC qualified or committed to working towards this qualification (to qualify within agreed period post appointment)
? Operational management, planning and scheduling skills
? Proven experience of people management
? Experience of encouraging great performance and managing poor performance as required
The Sofa Delivery Company Benefits
~30% colleague + 15% friends & family discount across the Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
~ Access to a wide range of perks, including amazing retailer and days out discounts
~ We offer colleagues a wide range of wellbeing support and services to help maintain a happy and healthy mind, body and life
~ Company Pension Scheme
~ Group Sharesave Scheme
~ Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
~ Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

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