Deputy Logisitics Operations Manager
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Job summary
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that brings the opportunity to revolutionise the way logistics operates within the Trust, operating as 'One Logistics Team' encompassing all current disparate areas with logistics responsibilities. Additionally, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) will be used to move goods throughout the Trust with SWBH being one of first in the NHS to introduce this technology.
Acting as a senior manager at our brand new site, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, the Deputy Logistics Operations Manager is a new role that will support the Operations Manager and help to ensure a safe and efficient Logistics operation for the Trust.
The role will support all areas of the logistics & warehouse functions by taking ownership of goods within the supply chain once procured as well as responsibility for the introduction of the new Logistics service.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Logistics Operations Manager will be responsible for leading- a dedicated logistics team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. The postholder will support the Logistics Operations Manager in managing the delivery, performance and compliance of the full scope of logistical services (Transportation, Receipt and Distribution, Waste Management, Linen Services, Non-patient Portering, Sterile Services and Mail distribution).
The postholder will deputise for the Logistics Operations Manager as required, and will workwith the Head of Logistics and heads of other services to input into the strategic plan for Logistics delivery. The Deputy Logistics Operations Manager will adopt a continuous improvement approach to ensure the potential of the service is fully realised.
Other duties will include:
- Developing key performance indicators that measure service delivery, efficiency and compliance.
- Determining performance targets and delivering against these.
- Line managing allocated team leads and service managers in the Logistics Service.
- Ensuring the effective operation of the Trust's warehouse management solutions.
- Driving data-led improvements
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Details
Date posted
30 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-CO-6726003
Job locations
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer's website
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