Distribution Supervisor

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Job Req Number: 96521
Time Type: Full Time

**Distribution Supervisor**:
**At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. Please see the links at the bottom the page, to find out more about us.**:
**DSV are recruiting for a **Distribution Supervisor**in **Hamilton, Glasgow.**:
**Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the Distribution Supervisor has responsibility for leading the Distribution department within the site. The Distribution Supervisor is a key member of the site operational team working very closely with Distribution, Customer Services, Warehouse administration teams in the delivery of the Distribution service.**:
**Key accountability areas**:

- Ensure service and profitability levels are developed/maintained in accordance with departmental targets/budgets
- Achieve agreed operational targets in line with budget.
- Assess results to ensure financial care, cost awareness and budgetary targets are achieved.
- Ensure appropriate resources are employed to achieve business objectives within agreed financial parameters.
- Motivate/guide subordinates to achieve targets and to work to its full potential.
- Implement company policy and procedures by ensuring staff have the necessary qualifications and expertise to carry out their roles.
- Ensure legislative compliance where appropriate.
- Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.
- Impart knowledge, procedures, and legal requirements to subordinates by coaching and training, as needed.
- Prioritise key tasks and workload to achieve best results with available resources within the department.
- Ensure all relevant administrative procedures are followed and completed accurately according to deadlines.
- Identify and report to management on the departments needs and requirements.
- Ensure company and customer requirements are fulfilled as per the Operational Manual and the client’s needs or requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the location in order to improve inter-departmental knowledge and relationships.
- Identify, fulfil and review training and development needs of all subordinates within the department, through the formal appraisal process and on an ongoing basis
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, both internal/external, to ensure effective operation and quality service.
- Promote and maintain relationship with internal and external Partners, suppliers and clients to ensure a continual development of service and service levels
- Review and appraise results to ensure accuracy of work (continually).
- Effectively Manage resources through assessment of workloads and delegation of tasks in order to meet deadlines and business objectives
- Ensure problems and or difficulties which arise are dealt with promptly and in a professional manner.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Understand and comply with all relevant Company rules, agreements, policies, procedures and with all relevant legislative requirements and codes of practice.
- Ensure Company business is treated in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to persons outside the Company.
- Act in a professional manner, ensure good working relationships are maintained and promote a good image of the Company at all times
- Maintain and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, to be aware of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSAS18001 and to appreciate the responsibility you have to adhere to the respective procedures.
- Be aware that the Company operates a Quality Assurance system ISO 9001:2008 and adhere to the respective procedures.
- Ensure a good standard of housekeeping through observance of relevant Company policies and ensure that work areas are secure and locked when unoccupied.
- Where appropriate challenge and determine reasons for presence on site of any unauthorised person.
- Attend any development training as required in compliance with the Company’s commitment to the Investors In People standard.

**Skills and Competencies**

Essential
- 4 GCSE’s or equivalent
- 3 years distribution experience
- Previous supervisory experience (in any capacity)
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
- Ability of achieving and exceeding business goals.
- Ability to lead and motivate direct reports
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude
- High organisational skills, ability to plan and manage own time
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable
- 2 A Levels or equivalent
- ICS Accreditation
- Ability to drive organic business growth
- Budgeting and fina