Transport Operations Manager

1 month ago


Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Wincanton Full time
Job Title: Transport Contract Manager

Wincanton is seeking a highly skilled Transport Contract Manager to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our customers while ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement operational and commercial objectives to deliver the JD Sports contract plan and growth
  • Monitor and measure performance to maximise operational efficiency and profitability
  • Effectively manage resources and skills to deliver tactical and strategic objectives
  • Manage and optimise all key transport management KPIs relating to delivery, compliance, H&S, and cost management
  • Manage all systems, processes, procedures, and training related to all sites under your control
  • Drive improved consistency of transport operational practice and performance, enabling collaboration and cross-functional best practice
  • Ensure service excellence through a culture of continuous improvement and an engaged team
  • Develop, improve, and implement JD Sports operations plans to meet company goals
  • Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to deliver required service, initiatives, and growth to customers
  • Manage the transport budget and ensure that all transport costs are maintained through the management of transport KPIs
  • Deliver best-in-class health & safety, wellbeing & sustainability standards
  • Work closely with Finance functional teams to contribute to business financial forecasting and deliver targets across the JD Sports contract
Requirements:
  • Proven track record of delivering safe transport operations, underpinned by a behavioural-based safety culture, with clear consideration for colleague wellbeing
  • Demonstrable, relevant management experience of leading teams responsible for delivering high-quality results to customers
  • Ability to provide effective customer insight, reporting, feedback, and communication
  • Strategic thinker with a deep appreciation of the fast-paced Transport industry, both open and closed book
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer relationship management skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Proven track record of building high-performing teams within a complex service delivery environment
  • Strong commercial capabilities and contract knowledge and understanding
  • Comprehensive operational knowledge gained within a large complex 3PL environment
  • Proven experience in delivering results, creating opportunities for innovation, and managing change
  • High standards of integrity, leadership, and fairness at all times and be able to effectively coach, manage, and motivate staff to reach their full potential
  • Problem-solving for improving processes, increasing efficiency, service, and profits
  • Flexible location with UK travel required
Our Culture & Benefits:

In addition to generous remuneration, company car/allowance, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking, and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High, and We're Prepared.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes, and we welcome your application.



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