Univar Solutions
Transport Supervisor
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor in Cumbernauld, Glasgow. In this role you will manage the day-to-day deliveries of products to our customers, always ensuring safety and compliance within our operational driver teams. You will support our operational driver teams, as required, to ensure that their role can be completed to the best of their ability, together with interacting with customers to ensure that the deliveries are completed successfully to support service levels. This role also provides a potential pathway to Operations Management.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Ensure compliance and safety targets are met
- Manage a small operational driver team
- Manage the end-to-end process of customer deliveries, from receiving the plan to ensuring delivery
- Manage delivery fails and plan to reduce where possible
- Manage additional equipment to ensure your team of drivers have the correct equipment to complete their role
- Provide direction, focus and leadership for your team of drivers
- To review performance against agreed objectives for your team of drivers
- To operate within agreed budgets and support relevant analysis
- Be an effective team member of the wider Univar transport function and share ideas and best practice around the network
- Ensure the needs of your personal development plan are met
- Ensure driver engagement levels are maintained and improved where possible
- Provide support to/deputise for the site Operations Manager
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We Are Looking For
- A UK resident and currently living in the UK
- Have the right to work in the UK - an offer of employment is subject to satisfactory proof of this.
- Driving Licence
- Driver CPC and Transport manager CPC
- ADR license – Desirable
- Care deeply about delivering a world class service
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
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Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification
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