ABOUT US WS Transportation was established in April 2014 by William Stobart and his son Edward Stobart. Nigel McMullan and Edward Stobart oversee the company’s operations. Initially focused on logistics for the construction industry and high & heavy haulage, WS Transportation has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive range of end-to-end solutions. To which has now recently completed its acquisition of EvCargo Distribution and Solutions growing its General Haulage division THE ROLE: Operations Manager Nights: A vital role in the success story of our UK managed transport solution on behalf of our blue-chip customer base. In this role you must demonstrate a relentless pursuit of profitable, customer centric and safe execution of our daily plan, managing a national team of transport professionals. High standards of professional operation and legal compliance are demanded and rewarded. THE SALARY Benchmarked competitive package enhanced by depth of experience and qualifications. BENEFITS: With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our colleagues to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive salary, generous annual leave, employee recognition scheme, excellent pension scheme, life assurance. SHIFT INFORMATION: Monday to Friday – 8 hour shift night operation WHERE YOU WILL BE BASED: You will be based at our National Operations Centre situated in Ashby de la Zouch (LE65 1JR) WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES? Manage a national team of operators to execute both our fleet Daily Plan and our 4PL daily plan throughout night shifts across 7 days per week. Using cutting edge technology capabilities monitor live execution progress across all own fleet and carrier partner resources. Ensure proactive management of plan execution non-conformance to ensure successful delivery performance on behalf of our customers. Identify, fix and monitor. Ensure all drivers adhere to company policies, traffic regulations, and safety protocols. Provide management of all transport-related issues to ensure maintenance issues recorded and actioned in advance of dayshift handover. Maintain accurate transport records including delivery logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports. Proactively manage driver issues including sickness and non-attendance in order to protect customer service performance. Communicate with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure smooth handovers between shifts. Carry out route planning as require to address operational execution issues over night to ensure customer service requirements are met. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Proven experience in road transport operations in UK across planning and execution. Clear evidence of people management skills in team environment across a large scale and complex operation. Experience in the FMCG sector demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of achieving customer KPI performance. Good understanding of road transport regulations, health & safety standards, and driver compliance. Ability to work under pressure with experience of navigating high pressure adapt and overcome situations. Experience of working within set cost and revenue targets to manage daily execution needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS? CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – an advantage. People management training and further vocational qualifications. Experience of latest technology including cutting edge TMS, vehicle tracking & in-cab telematics/camera and communication systems. First Aid certification or Health & Safety training. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group. WS Solutions reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.