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Kronospan Ltd is a global leader in the production of wood-based panels, delivering innovative solutions that enhance both living spaces and commercial environments.
Contract type: Full-time
About Us
Kronospan Ltd is a global leader in the production of wood-based panels, delivering innovative solutions that enhance both living spaces and commercial environments.
We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to lead our transport operations and play a pivotal role in delivering an efficient, cost-effective, and safe logistics function. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will take full ownership of our complex transport strategy, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement across the department.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Lead haulier negotiations to secure dependable and cost-efficient partnerships, ensuring capacity for the department’s increasing demand. Manage and optimise both internal and external transport operations.
* Oversee a significant transport budget, ensuring financial efficiency and control.
* Direct and develop the transport planning and time slot management systems to maximise performance.
* Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relating to transport and logistics.
* Take full responsibility for health and safety standards across transport and warehousing activities.
* Drive operational excellence, continuously reviewing processes to improve service, safety, and efficiency.
* Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to the transport and warehouse teams.
Requirements
* At least 5 years’ experience within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment, ideally with proven experience within a transport management or senior transport planner role.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing and negotiating with hauliers.
* Solid understanding of transport planning systems and time slot management platforms.
* Demonstrable experience in budget control and cost optimisation.
* Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
* Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Transporeon or Paragon experience would be highly advantageous
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to shape and influence a key area of the business.
* A supportive environment that values innovation, efficiency, and safety.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
If you are a results-focused Transport Manager with the expertise and leadership skills to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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