Transport Operations Manager

Job Description

Life in this role 

As part of our, Contract Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Operations Manager. 

The Transport Operations Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 transport operations, ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations. You will also motivate and manage a team to develop them through engagement, training and personal development plans.  

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00-16.00

Key Duties of a Transport Operations Manager:

• Manage your team to ensure they execute traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports and daily confirmation of spend.  
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the planning team to plan the resource.
• Motivate and develop the transport team and ensure that they comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Communicate with third party hauliers in regards to control all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre-loading.
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly compliance milestones are achieved, measured by internal audit scoring.
• Attend daily, weekly and monthly customer review meetings.
• Monitor, audit and control suppliers.
• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What you’ll need...

• Proven supervisory experience within a busy transport environment, ideally within a FMCG industry.
• Leadership and motivational qualities with proven experience of building a team.
• Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a shared user environment.
• Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer.
• Strong planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy.
• Effective communication skills with personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact.
• Ability to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment.
• Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven.
• National and International CPC qualification is desirable.

Additional Information

What is in it for you? 

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme. 
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. 
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. 
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.