Transport Operations Manager

2 months ago


Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Culina Group Full time
Job Title: Assistant Transport Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Transport Manager to join our Transport team at our client's site in Bellshill. As Assistant Transport Manager, you will be responsible for managing the 24/7 Transport operations, leading the Transport Team, and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans and deliver 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 all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource.
  • Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training, and personal development plans.
  • Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment.
  • Ensure the Transport team complies with all relevant statutes and regulations.
  • Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers regarding control of reported defects on drop trailers left for pre-loading.
  • Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
  • Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.
  • Monitor, audit, and control suppliers.
  • Attend monthly customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager.
  • Support communication throughout the department, including team briefings and publication of KPIs.
  • Support the implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
  • Generate and implement ideas to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business.
  • Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of the Transport Budget, including various KPIs and costs.
  • Support the company in reducing its carbon footprint, for example, reducing road miles.
  • Ability to deputise for the Transport Manager.

Requirements:

  • Personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact.
  • Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team.
  • Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team.
  • Commercially focused, consumer-oriented, and customer-service-driven.
  • Problem-solving in a pressurised environment.
  • National and International CPC qualification – desirable.
  • Good commercial knowledge of transport operations, including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment.
  • Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment.

About Us:

Culina Group is a leading logistics and supply chain company that is committed to employee development and recognising success for hard-working performers. We offer a wide range of benefits, including competitive holiday entitlement, private medical cover, pension scheme, life assurance, wellness, eye care vouchers, and reward and recognition.



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