📣 Job Opportunity: Transport General Manager (Multi-Site).
🏢 Company: Leading 3PL Provider.
💰 Salary: £80,000 to £95,000 + Car / Allowance, Bonus & Package.
📍 Location: Northamptonshire.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in logistics and supply chain operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Client Overview:
Loom Talent have partnered with a well-known 3PL provider, renowned for its commitment to delivering top-notch logistics solutions in the fast-moving world of Third-Party Logistics across many sectors including; FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce & Haulage.
As a key player in the industry, they pride themselves on a commitment to delivering excellence service, now seeking a Transport General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics to own the end-to-end group sector Transport function.
The Role:
As the Transport General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing end to end operations, leading multi-site Transport operations. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a Transport team of over 300 employees across key DC locations, encompassing over +400 vehicles.
* Lead the National Planning agenda through a team of 6 planning experts.
* Assume responsibility for the Transport Health & Safety, Driver Training & Risk Assessors.
* Responsible for an annual budget of c. £50m per year.
* Lead all operational H&S, Compliance and Fleet Maintenance agendas across the National Transport operations.
* Ensuring seamless coordination and optimisation of logistics operations from an internal synergy and Continuous Improvement perspective within an Open Book environment.
* Implementing best practices whilst ensuring sufficient usage of the TMS & Planning platforms.
* To help support and develop individuals, provide developmental opportunities within the business.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate for the Transport General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics position will have the following skills and experiences:
* A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
* A CPC National / International qualification, demonstrating your deep understanding of transportation regulations - Essential.
* 5+ Years Transport General Management experience within a 3PL / FMCG or Retail environment - Essential.
* Proven experience in managing Open / Closed Book operations consisting of headcount north of +250, and +350 assets - Essential.
* Previous budget management of +£40m - Essential.
* A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and Continuous Improvement.
* Proven experience in dealing with Unions - Advantageous.
* A proven history of strong leadership abilities, whilst fostering a culture of excellence and an ability to identify and develop talent within - Essential.
* Lean Six Sigma / Prince2 accreditation's - Advantageous.
* Commutable to the Northamptonshire 5 days per week - Essential.
The Salary & Package:
* Salary - £80,000 to £95,000.
* Company Car / Car Allowance.
* Company Bonus Scheme.
* 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
* Pension Contributions.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Death in Service Cover.
* Plus additional company benefits.