Band 5 Deputy Logistics Manager - Pharmacy Logistics
Requirements
Candidates require a good general education with an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience in procurement, warehousing, or distribution. Proven experience in team management and knowledge of supply chain principles are essential.
Job Description
We are seeking an effective Deputy Logistics Manager for our pharmaceutical logistics operation within UHB. This pivotal role ensures the timely and efficient delivery of products, manages logistics performance and build strong relationships with various stakeholders across the trust, contributing Directly to operational excellence.
Responsible for a team of up to 12, the post holder will effectively manage staff to ensure a high level of service is provided to a multitude of sites, as well as developing and coaching team members to ensure accuracy, timeliness and high standards are achieved throughout the site.
The role is mainly based at Kings Norton Business Centre, however an element of flexibility with regards to site is expected.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
To manage and co-ordinate operational management of the logistics staff.
To ensure that materials, equipment etc. are delivered to end users in an efficient and appropriate manner.
To ensure security of the building in hours and to respond to out of hours issues as and when agreed deputising for the Logistics Manager. The post holder will also be required to deputise for the Logistics Warehouse Manager during periods of annual leave and/or sickness.
To work autonomously to provide prioritised, timely and efficient service to all stakeholders.
To ensure that all warehouse staff are aware of HR Procedures, that all staff comply with relevant legislation, especially with regards to GDP, Health and Safety, Fire precautions and stock security.
Working closely with the Logistics Warehouse Manager to provide regular and measurable updates to ensure continuity of delivery of service.
To ensure all mandatory and departmental training requirements, SOP's, Appraisals, inductions and risk assessments are undertaken by all staff ensuring compliance to both Trust and Departmental policies.
To ensure that all operating equipment is checked daily..
To manage and maintain the Trust's Time and Attendance system on a daily basis for all warehouse staff, referring any payroll discrepancies to the Logistics Warehouse Manager and/or payroll department if necessary and undertake return to work interviews where appropriate.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
To carry out all HR processes for all warehouse staff including absence review meetings and Stage 1 & Stage 2 meetings, ensuring personal records are maintained
To analyse and resolve complex issues in an efficient and professional manner, using persuasive skills and logic to initiate and pro-actively negotiate changes to scheduled workloads.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience
Desirable
HND qualification and/or relevant experience
Degree Level Or Equivalent Qualifications
Counterbalance and/or Reach truck licensed
First aid at work
Experience
Essential
Experience Of Working In One Of The Following Services
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Warehousing
Inventory Control
Experience in the management of teams
Experience in Distribution Management
Understands principles of stock taking procedures
Desirable
Knowledge of operational procedures
Experience in Root Cause Analysis Experience of working in a Hospital support services environment
Experience in liaising with senior stakeholders
Commercial awareness
Additional Criteria
Essential
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good keyboard skills and IT literate
Professional telephone manner
Prioritisation and organisation skills
Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Strong Analytical skills
People Management skills Including strong conflict management resolution skills
Effective decision making
Appropriate delegation
Reliable
Punctual
Motivated
Team Builder
Diplomatic
Confident
Committed
Multi Tasker
Relationship Builder
Persuasive
Hard working
Professional
Experience in managerial and service delivery
Experience Of Developing Team/others
Experience in risk management and service improvement
Ability to think conceptually and communicate concepts effectively
Ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner
Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
Leadership ability
Composed and resilient
Key holder for site premises
Desirable
Proficient in the use of MS Office
Able to work on own initiative and apply common sense
Excellent Customer care skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Kieran Ollerenshaw
kieran.ollerenshaw@uhb.nhs.uk
01213718631
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1103157
Job locations
32-34 Melchett Rd
32 - 34 Melchett Road
Kings Norton
West Midlands
B30 3HY
Attachments
Job Description
Band 5 Deputy Logistics Manager (KN) JD PS.pdf – 472KB Opens in a new window
Education
Skills
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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