Transport Shift Driver Team Manager

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Leader to join the team at Alliance Healthcare UK's new, next-generation Central Logistics Centre (CLC) in Birmingham. You will play a pivotal role in the launch of this world-class, game-changing facility. Designed with advanced automation and cutting-edge robotics, the CLC is set to redefine how Alliance Healthcare manages and delivers medical, health and beauty products to our customers across the UK.

This Driver Team Manager role will cover the day shift.

Hours are 6:00am - 3:00pm Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week.

Principal Accountabilities:

 

People Leadership

·        Take responsibility for all areas of people management for direct reports, including coaching, nurturing talent, and motivating the team through effective leadership.

·        Manage driver rotas to ensure trained cover for absences, maintaining operational continuity.

·        Provide coaching and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

·        Manage the team, ensuring consistent communication and operational alignment.

·        Conduct performance reviews and provide timely feedback to all team members

·        Foster an inclusive and supportive team environment by promoting diversity, respecting individual differences, and ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to the success of Cencora Alliance Healthcare.

Cost Management and Budget Control

·        Ensure transport operational costs remain within budget by implementing and monitoring robust control mechanisms.

Compliance and Legal Standards

·        Ensure drivers comply with hours, tachograph rules, and speed limits, adhering to all legal requirements.

·        Maintain all vehicles to company and legislative standards, ensuring safety and reliability.

·        Ensure vehicles are not overloaded and only authorised vehicles are kept at the designated Operating Centre(s) when not in use.

·        Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in line with statutory requirements.

Fleet Maintenance and Records Management

·        Oversee the compilation and accuracy of all service and maintenance records to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.

·        Complete monthly Fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by agreed deadlines, monitor performance, and address issues through remedial action plans.

·        Participate in internal fleet audits, ensuring any identified issues are resolved through the execution of action plans.

·        Manage and oversee temperature-controlled distribution operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

·        Ensure all vehicles and processes meet the specific requirements for temperature-sensitive goods.

·        Manage a mixed fleet of LGVs and LCVs, including vehicles based at remote locations, ensuring they meet operational and compliance requirements.

Customer Service and Delivery Standards

·        Ensure all customer deliveries are completed in the prescribed manner, meeting agreed service standards.

·        Investigate customer service issues promptly, provide feedback, and implement remedial actions to prevent recurrence.

·        Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring customer needs are prioritised and productive relationships are built and sustained.

Health and Safety Compliance

·        Lead the Health and Safety agenda for transport, ensuring the department meets all Health and Safety (H&S) requirements.

·        Conduct regular reviews, training, and risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards.

·        Ensure team members are fully aware of their H&S responsibilities and promote a culture of safety across the transport operation.

Continuous Improvement and Process Development

·        Make recommendations for improvements in processes and procedures within the area of responsibility.

·        Implement corporate processes and procedures in a consistent manner, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.

·        Work with management team members to develop a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

·        Actively seek opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and make recommendations for improvement.

 

Independent Decision-Making

·        Operate on own initiative, making informed decisions to ensure operational success.

·        Take ownership of transport-related challenges, resolving issues promptly and effectively.

Key Dimensions:

Direct reports

Experience of managing teams at remote locations

Experience of managing a mixed fleet of LGV’s and LCV’s, some of which are based remotely

Working in a highly regulated / audited working environment

Operating on own initiative as the site transport function lead

Leading the Health and Safety agenda for the site

Experience of temperature-controlled distribution

 

Manual Handling:

Manual handling tasks, such as lifting and bending, are key parts of this role. Cencora Alliance Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring the safety and well-being of all team members. If a team member’s ability to carry out manual handling tasks changes due to health or other reasons, they should inform their people leader. This ensures that everyone can work safely and effectively.

 

Additional Information:

• Some UK travel may be required occasionally with overnight stays.

• Full driving licence required

• There will be a requirement to travel to Link Points.

• All people leader roles will need to be “on call” for emergency orders and alarm call outs.

• All people leader roles will need to participate a weekend working rota.

• An agreed element of flexibility may be required.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

 

·        Familiarity with relevant UK transport legislation, such as DVSA regulations and health and safety requirements

·        Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contractual requirements within a logistics or transport environment.

·        Awareness of company-specific compliance standards and KPIs

·        Experience in driving operational efficiencies and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

·        Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders

·        Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals

·        Proficient in Microsoft tools including 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams

 

Essential Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills to guide, motivate, and develop a team and drivers

• A strong understanding of transport operations, including driver and vehicle compliance, route planning, and fleet management

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams, including conducting one-to-one meetings and managing performance

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a transport or logistics environment

• Good verbal and written communication skills to deliver briefings, team talks, and safety updates effectively

• Proven experience in managing driver and vehicle compliance, as well as health and safety requirements

• An awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices within the transport and logistics sector

• Desirable to have acquired or working to transport manager CPC qualification.

 

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.

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