Transport First Line Manager

4 weeks ago

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Ideal Recruit Ltd Full time

Transport First Line Manager

Skelmersdale

4 on 4 off 18:00-6:00

£34k

Ideal Recruit are working with a leading 3PL organisation in Skelmersdale who are seeking a Transport First Line Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. The purpose of the role is to oversee the execution of the Transport Plan. To lead and motivate a small team to deliver General Haulage KPI’s to ensure customer requirements are exceeded and compliance requirements are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execution of the Transport Plan through management of people, effective planning and allocation of resource to ensure delivery times are always met and 100% accuracy is achieved.
  • Ensuring operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of operational KPI’s e.g., 100% on time deliveries.
  • Managing various data streams to support the operation.
  • Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with external and internal stakeholders e.g., external customer, repair agents, Site Teams.
  • Responsibility for holding an in-depth understanding of all commercial elements of each customer contract.
  • Raising competencies and performance in all areas of General Haulage activity so as to contribute to business efficiency and to gain a competitive advantage.
  • Proactively manage attendance and absence levels within your team in adherence to company policy.
  • Managing of all ER issues – disciplinary, grievances and absence.
  • Act as a coach and mentor for your direct reports, engaging regular 1:1 support.
  • Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time regulations (WTD) and operator licensing.
  • Work collaboratively with all other shifts.
  • Act as a key representative for the Company’s transport department.
  • Support any company initiatives by promoting solutions and best practice through various forums.
  • Support, assist and deputise for the Senior Operations Manager where required.
  • Operational continuous improvement.
  • Support and implement company initiatives.
  • Ensuring all transport operations, practices and procedures are managed in line with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and other statutory requirements, including EU Driver’s Hours Regulations.
  • This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

  • Currently operating at a similar level within Transport (Essential)
  • Min 3 years’ experience in leading a team in a Transport Logistics Operations environment (Essential) (5 Years Desirable)
  • Competent with Microsoft Excel & Word
  • Ability to produce data and information to identify opportunities and cost saving initiatives
  • Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
  • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels
  • Commercial awareness
  • Good understanding of EU legislation
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of transport operations
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Check.

For a confidential discussion contact Ella Taylor-Dale Ideal Recruit Warrington or apply online

Unfortunately, due to a high number of applicants only those who are shortlisted for this position will be contacted, please take a look at our website for other positions available.

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