Transport Operations Manager

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.

What you’ll need...

• Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy
• Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer
• Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
• An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills
• Personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact
• Highly tolerant of change – able to work within an evolving organisation
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive changes in the business
• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Good commercial knowledge of transport operations, consumer orientated and customer service driven
• Problem solving in a pressurised environment

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.