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Do you have experience working as a Transport Manager? Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to work in the Bodmin area within a wholesale company. You could be currently working as a Transport Manager or as an Assistant Transport Manager looking to take your next step up in the career ladder. You will be supporting the operations of the transport department in line with finance targets, legal compliance whilst achieving best possible level of service to internal and external customers, delivered through effective engaging and motivational leadership. What will the role involve? Achievement of the daily / weekly / monthly KPI's through effective guidance and coaching of Transport Team Managers. Monitoring all investigation activity to understand root cause and make sure that corrective and preventative action, has been implemented and solutions identified or escalated where necessary. Manage and delivers briefings to the team to ensure they are aware of, and adhere to all Company messages, policies and procedures. Ensure full departmental compliance through regular monitoring of QHSE, Sustainability and Fleet standards, focussing on team wellbeing in accordance with the relevant policies. This includes PPE, Vehicle checks, CV servicing and MOT's, VOR's, Contractor, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, accidents and near misses. Communicates with people at all levels including people in different departments and the Depot Leadership team. To support the control of department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and / or flex accordingly based on volume, WTD and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs. Monitor routing reports and work collaboratively with wider teams to reduce damage and manage costs effectively. Take an inclusive approach to continuous improvement by reviewing the operation as a whole and recommending and developing opportunities to peers and depot leadership. Set clear expectations including KPI, safety and team behaviours to all Transport Team Managers by contributing to annual objectives and ensuring Transport Team members hold the relevant skills to effectively complete their roles. Consistent application of HR standards specifically around recruitment, the management of absence, performance, conduct, safety and service and making sure all documentation is completed to a good quality and handled in line with GDPR. Seeking appropriate advice when necessary from HR Representatives. Make sure the agency worker process is fully compliant, including recruitment through appropriate PSL agencies, full training and completion of relevant agency documentation. Utilise and analyse relevant data from systems such as Optac, Microlise, Paragon, One Source and other required systems to identify issues proactively and drive improvements through transport team members. Ensure that the Company Health & Safety Policy and Company Risk Assessments are effectively implemented at site level Ensure that effective deputising cover for all matters in relation to Health and Safety are in place for periods of absence Provide adequate information, instruction, supervision and training for employees to enable them to do their job safely, including fire and emergency procedures What are we looking for? You need to hold a National Certification of Professional Competence You must be a Site O License holder Proficient in IT including a good knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Strong Commercial awareness with the ability to fully understand budget and financial targets Evidence of managing and driving change, in situations constantly requiring adaptation. Experience of supporting the supervision / management of a transport department ensuring optimum efficiency and effectiveness Experience of multi-drop, multi-temperature foodservice business preferable. Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams, with excellent people management skills. Work collaboratively and influence to build strong, trusting relationships with peers and other business departments. Evidence of creative and innovative thinking. Solid judgement and influencing skills to provide impetus to get things delivered. What else do I need to know? The pay for this role is up to £50,000 per year This is based on working 48 hours per week You will be working 5 days out of 7 Interested? Please call the Truro Branch of Acorn and speak to Polly Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Do you have experience working as a Business Manager? Acorn by Synergie is looking for someone to ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of ambient, chilled, frozen and speciality products to feed the flow of business operations while providing Service Excellence to internal and external customers. What will the role involve? You will be administering the WM system and running reports to enable aisles to be checked daily. Maintaining and advising of amendments to pallet layer quantities and minimum and maximums in the pickface. To work as part of the stock Control team to manage the stock within the depot. And to support with stock take on an annual basis. You will need to be Multi skilled with the ability to operate within all aspects of the Warehouse following operational and admin processes and standards, including work within the Frozen, Chilled and Ambient chambers. Accurately pick customer orders and ensure that all products are assembled in a methodically stacked way to the highest standard for our customers. With adequate training, operate a MHE truck to move and re-arrange stock and ensure that pick & bulk locations are correctly and safely labelled and report any errors to your supervisor. Maintenance of pick faces reducing and increasing on a constant basis in line with demand. Maintenance of product layout, ensuring that products of a similar nature are segregated to avoid picking errors. Heavy items are to be laid at ground level. Unloading and loading of vehicles to ensure all goods both in and out are recorded accurately. Cleaning and maintaining the Warehouse to a high standard at all times following a clean as you go standard. Moving pallets and ensuring the yard is clean and safe. Building cages and ensuring any damages to cages are reported to management on shift. Ensuring care is taken with all stock to prevent damages and complete checks for damaged or missing items. Checking best before dates for all bin locations in line with company standard for Ambient, Chilled and Frozen chambers Compliance with all the requirements of the Food Standards policy and procedures at all times Subject to training, act as 'Drivers Assistant', 'Van Driver' as and when required by the business Responsibility to train, buddy and mentor new employees, ensuring health and safety compliance is met at all times Work with all team members to ensure corporate goals, productivity, Service Excellence and any other specific targets are consistently achieved and maintained Technology will drive future changes to the business. You will be expected to adapt to any new ways of working and technological advantage subject to receiving the appropriate training Comply with company Health and Safety Policies What are we looking for? This job is very physical and includes manual labour Ideally experience using voice pick Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Basic IT skills Experience in working in multi-temperature distribution Good communication skills Good team player with a flexible approach to duties and tasks Able to plan and organise where appropriate What else do I need to know? The salary for this role is £2700 plus a competitive shift allowance You will be working 45 hours per week 5 days out of 7 You will be required to work a variety of shifts 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Enhanced pension contributions Life Cover Exclusive high street discount scheme Get paid as you earn scheme The role is available immediately Interested? Please call the Truro Branch of Acorn and speak to Polly Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.