An opportunity for a Transport Manager to join an established food wholesaler who offer a fantastic range of fresh produce and dry store ingredients. With clients all over the Northwest ranging from universities to restaurants they pride themselves on being the very best at what they do, bringing the very highest quality produce with faultless service, at the best possible value for money for their customers.
The Role
The Transport Manager is responsible for managing a team of 20 - 25 drivers and the associated fleet, delivering to customers 6 days per week across the Northwest. The role involves all aspects of team leadership and development. As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and overseeing the day-to-day operation and compliance of the transport department whilst ensuring employees are motivated, working safely towards a common goal and maximising productivity.
Transport Manager responsibilities:
1. Manage and coach individuals to perform to their maximum potential through a balanced approach of recognition and managing performance against agreed KPI’s.
2. Manage all resources including commercial vehicles, cages, pallets and sack barrows.
3. Allocate work in a consistent manner in line with individual/team capability and legal driving hours to achieve targets.
4. Manage and deliver briefings to the team to ensure they are aware of...