Distribution Supervisor - Seaforth, United Kingdom - Archer Daniels Midland Company

Archer Daniels Midland Company
Archer Daniels Midland Company
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Seaforth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Seaforth

United Kingdom

Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain
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Your Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Distribution Supervisor at our Seaforth site.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Regional Distribution Manager in a supervisory capacity ensuring the vehicle fleet and drivers operate in accordance with the standards set by the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA.

Key to that is adhering to statutory regulations and ensure compliance with ADM policies.

The position will assume the day to day operational supervision of the fleet assets and drivers to leverage maximum utilisation and manage variable costs within a pre-defined scope.


Your Responsibilities

  • Conduct safety management and engagement in accordance with company and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure legal compliance for company Operator Licence is maintained.
  • Manage distribution costs with particular regard to agency and subcontractor use to ensure least cost options coupled with maintaining budget within a predefined scope.
  • Support and advise drivers on operational requirements.
  • Maintain excellent customer dialogue to ensure delivery efficiencies and customer service levels are met.
  • Liaise with operational departments specifically Sales, Central Logistics, Garage, Warehouse and Mill to ensure that distribution function operates in alignment with functional objectives.
  • Conduct daily debriefs with drivers to manage compliance with Vision.
  • Carry out distribution related administration requirements to company standards.

Your Profile

  • Certificate of Professional Competence (National Road Haulage)
  • Demonstrable distribution operational experience including incident and disciplinary investigations.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of transport law and legislation requirements.
  • Excellent team leadership and motivational skills.
  • IOSH qualification desirable but not essential.
  • C+E vocational licence desirable but not essential.
  • Exposure to collective bargaining / union environment desirable.
  • Good knowledge of EU Drivers Hours & WTD rules.
  • Good ability to route plan and schedule at least cost option.

Your Future Perspective

  • Challenging tasks, short decisionmaking processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
  • Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
  • A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
  • Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
  • An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
  • ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
  • Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
  • ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.

#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.

We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.


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