Night Shift Manager

Alliance Healthcare UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare distribution company in Preston is looking for a Night Shift Manager to oversee the transport operation. This role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with operating standards, and driving efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess experience managing commercial vehicles and professional drivers. Competitive salary between £38,000 - £43,000. The position requires on-call availability for emergencies and participation in the weekend working rota.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial vehicles and professional drivers is essential.
• TMCPC certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Transport operation efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with operating standards, procedures, and KPIs.
• Provide effective leadership and motivate the team.

Skills

Experience of managing commercial vehicles and professional drivers

TMCPC

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europeoperating through our Alliance Healthcare business.Job Title: Night Shift Manager Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 depending on experienceHours: 40 per weekShift pattern: Monday to Friday 19:00 hrs– 03:00am Job Purpose: To effectively manage the Transport operation in order that efficiency and people management is maximised and the best results are achieved.Key Accountabilities* Manage the Transport operation and staff* Maximise the ongoing efficiency of the shift and ensure the accurate loading of the delivery fleet.* Ensure that overheads and labour costs of the night shift operation fall within targeted costs through the implementation of robust control mechanisms* Maintain the highest levels of operating standards in line with customer and company expectations and legislation.* Ensure compliance to standard operating procedures, contractual requirements through the achievement of specific KPIs* Monitor productivity performance and agreed KPIs with the Fleet and Transport Manager and ensure targets are met or exceeded* Manage local relationships with internal and external customers.* Gather information received from the shift to brief the team or individuals on performance.* Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained in all areas.* Ensure the department meet all Health & Safety requirements and Direct Reports are aware of their responsibilities.* Ensure compliance to standard operating procedures* Investigate customer services issues, provide prompt feedback and implement remedial actions to prevent similar issues* Provide effective leadership and motivation through regular team briefings* Take appropriate steps to maintain investors in people accreditation, agreeing clear objectives for direct reports and monitor performance through annual appraisal process as per company guidelines.* Always monitor and maintain security protocols.* Take responsibility for all areas of people management for direct reports including coaching and nurturing talent and motivating the team through effective leadership* Provide coaching and guidance to colleagues in areas of responsibility* Work closely with management colleagues to drive efficiencies across the Service Centre promoting a culture of continuous improvementCompetencies* *·* Coaching – Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.* Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.* Customer Focus – Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.* Information Monitoring – Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organisation or ongoing activities within it.* Managing Conflict – Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate inter-personal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.* Stress Tolerance – Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others in the organisation.* Technical/Professional Knowledge – Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.* Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.# # Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:* Experience of managing commercial vehicles and professional drivers* TMCPC desirable# **Key Working Relationships:*** Service Centre management and colleagues* Regional personnel* External customers.**Level of Decision Making:*** Make recommendations for the improvement of processes and procedures* Implementation of corporate processes and procedures in a consistent manner in line with company requirements* Make recommendations for improvements in area of responsibility* Working with management colleagues to develop a culture of continuous improvement across the service centre and making recommendations to Service Centre Manager**Additional Information:*** All management roles within the Service Centre will need to be “on call” for emergency orders* All management roles within the Service Centre will need to participate a weekend working rota# ******What Cencora offers******Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.Full time# ******Affiliated Companies******Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited# ********Equal Employment Opportunity********# Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returnedCencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.2.) **Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises:** Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on Cencora.com/careers