Transport Manager

2 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Irlam Associates Full time

* Management of approximately 40 Fleet operatives
- Ensuring that the agreed service levels to the customers is provided
- Operational decisions involving deployment of employees and resources
Transport Manager
Avonmouth
£38k
Or client is a very well-established, national 3PL operating across multiple FMCG contracts throughout the UK and you will be playing a key role in the strategic, profitable & operational functions of all transport operations, leadership and management. Youwill be tasked with leading the transport and planning teams including drivers and fleet, route planning etc. whilst developing, driving & implementing effective and profitable transport strategy, robust operating procedures, and expanding operations as itcontinues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:

- The safe operation of all secondary distribution activities across Avonmouth Depot, ensuring compliance with H&S legislation & safe systems of work.
- Management of approximately 40 Fleet operatives, with an immediate management of the duty managers and supporting planning and administration teams.
- Ensuring that the agreed service levels to the customers is provided and targets/SLA/MSOP's are achieved.
- Ensure regular and effective communication methods / mechanisms are developed.
- Maximise the utilization, agreements and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Operational decisions involving deployment of employees and resources to maximise the utilisation of resource.
- To play a vital role in shaping the culture and approach of the workforce and supporting and developing the team through leading, coaching, and communication.
- Facilitating a focus on excellence and continuous improvement of operational efficiency and customer service standards.
- To build positive working environment & culture across all areas of the transport operations.
- Manage the operations within agreed annual budgets.
- Develop a unified management team with clear focus on the business requirements of all functions.
- Negotiate competitive rates for services provided by contractors.
- Meeting and achieving the legal requirements and industry standards within the operations.
- Recruiting, training, motivating and developing the teams so that they deliver the required levels of customer service, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage and develop the Industrial Relations in all aspects, including Disciplinary and Grievance; Company sickness and absence policy; etc.
- Take responsibility for promoting continuous improvements to ensure productivity targets.
Key Skills:

- CPC national or International would be preferred.
- Demonstrated evidence of people development, motivational, communication and team skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of multi-site operations, UK Distribution legislation and working best practices
- Exposure to operating within a commercial environment sufficient to develop effective customer service and commercial understanding
- Strategic Management Awareness.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Health and Safety and associated regulations
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a national distribution business as part of their senior management team and to make a big impact on all future plans for growth and development.


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