Transport Supervisor

1 week ago

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom New Appointments Group Full time

We are looking for a Transport Supervisor covering Wednesday to Saturday nightshift, 19:00 - 07:00 for a local FMCG company on the outskirts of Sittingbourne.
- As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the night traffic operations team and driver team in, ensuring the planning of Company and /or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.
- You will also ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver's hours and Health and Safety regulation
- The role-holder will be responsible for but not limited to the following tasks:
- To ensure that colleagues you have responsibility for work within a safe environment and that the transport operation, and its drivers, operates within current transport related regulations.
- Manage driver performance and behaviours using available technology and tools focusing on driver's hours, infringements, driving style and driver compliance such as vehicle checks etc.
- Plan & control equipment and resource to ensure that customer service level targets are met and exceeded.
- To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles and agency drivers.
- To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to Transport team and drivers.
- Liaise with customers regarding present or future concerns that may impact service levels agreed.
- Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management.
- Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance with the support of HR and utilising the Company disciplinary policy and procedures where appropriate and escalating issues when necessary.
- Identify the training and development needs for departmental Colleagues and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
- To support and if necessary, deputise of the Transport Manager in meetings or customer reviews.
- Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.

You will need:
- Experience of working within the Transport/Logistics Industry
- People and Performance Management
- Thoroughness/attention to detail
- Operator licence regulations
- Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, Access, and
- UK geographical knowledge
- Operational knowledge of health & safety legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of WTD, Drivers Hours and Tachograph Regulations
- Working in an open plan office environment, overseeing a large operations and driver team
- Ideally with ESP Enterprise Transport Management, and telematic software experience
- Experience in vehicle operating within FMCG chilled distribution environment

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