Transport Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Great Bear Full time
Job Description

At Great Bear, we are seeking a highly skilled Transport Supervisor to join our team in Skelmersdale on a full-time permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the 24/7 Transport operations, ensuring costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.
  • Communicate with Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve trailer utilisation and cost efficiency.
  • Ensure effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sites.
  • Act as a point of escalation to deal with queries from customers, sub-contract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
  • Liaise with the GBD traffic and administration teams to ensure high standards of performance are maintained.
  • Report problems and deal with any issues/queries that may arise.
  • Communicate daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
  • Continually improve cost reductions by identifying opportunities for tactical route changes.

Requirements:

  • Previous transport and office experience, with a high level of transport knowledge and expertise.
  • Experience of transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and transportation planning systems.
  • CPC National desirable but not essential.
  • Attention to detail/accuracy, planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy, and excellent communication skills.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.

Benefits:

  • Annual leave with competitive holiday entitlement.
  • Pension scheme with a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
  • Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
  • Wellness programme with access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service.
  • Eye Care Vouchers for substantial savings on eye tests and prescription glasses.
  • Reward & Recognition programme with Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition, and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts via our benefit platform with over 50 retailer discounts.

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