Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified candidate to join our team as a Supply Chain Area Manager based at Bridgend Regional Warehouse.
The successful candidate will support the Regional Supply Chain Manager to help develop and implement services in relation to Warehousing.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of staff working within Bridgend Regional Warehouse.
The role is an integral part of the wider NHS and reliant on good engagement and relationships with others is essential.
The post holder will be expected to work at any of the Health Board sites and to fulfil any job allocated, commensurate with the grade. You must have the ability to travel between sites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing, Management of staff and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.
The post holder will work closely with the wider management team to ensure that stock is managed effectively and in line with Organisational operational policies and procedures. The role will include but is not limited to the below:
·Oversee the day-to-day running of Bridgend Regional Warehouse.
·Manage stock control processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
·Lead, support, and develop warehouse staff, fostering a positive working environment and promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
·Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvements and innovation.
·Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners across the NHS network.
·Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained to the highest level.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.
We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.