Taylor Stevenson are proud to be working with a large logistics company based in Chesterfield who are looking for a Transport Manager to join their team.
As Transport Manager you will ensure the effective operation of the Transport function, drive continuous improvements and further develop integrated transport solutions to deliver a premium and cost effective service. You will produce, agree & manage the Transport budget, accounting for any variances. Take a proactive approach in order to fully engage any new initiatives at the depot, ensuring the integration of projects is successful in line with business needs.
Responsibilities-
Proactively seek optimisation without affecting service
Integration and control of new cross dock clients where applicable
Increased vehicle fleet to include offsite parking
Responsible for the interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
Direct, motivate and develop team members to equip them with the skills to lead and manage their teams
Ensure compliance with all statutory legislation in regard to Health & Safety and statutory Transport rules and regulations
Managing a group of approved 3rd party hauliers on national and international journeys
Responsible for communication cascades throughout the transport operation
Propose, agree and implement service standard agreements for products with customers in conjunction with other areas of the business
Consider proposals and implementation of improvements methods in regard to staff, operational changes to transport associated activities which will improve efficiency and/or levels of performance
Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff and products
Support the Company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example recycling initiatives
Client Interface with all major customers including implementation meetings, customer reviews and other ad hoc meetings as required
Work to tight deadlines on new initiatives
Provide effective leadership and direction to the Transport Department
Ensure the Companies Operator Licences are maintained efficiently and accurately at all times. Contingency planning to avoid Company exposure to the Operator Licences
To drive through continuous improvement initiatives
Proactive management of new legislation
Effective Manage the Transport Department through KPI measures
Effective day-to-day decision making for administration teams
Retailer Interface in regard to Key supplier management for quality and cost
Significant UK and continental supplier collection responsibilities
Achieve efficiency through managing, planning and controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives
Skills-
Professional and confident communication skills
Good management skills in terms of both Contract management and man management
Operational experience in a food transport environment
Pragmatic approach to problem solving
Significant transport experience in FMCG environment
Planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy
Negotiating skills, ability to influence and steer
Personal motivation and confidence to have a positive impact.
Highly tolerant of change with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive change within an evolving business organisation
Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding non-bureaucratic environment
Robust and resilient
Able to work efficiently across the business and functional boundaries
Commercially focussed and bottom-line oriented
Consumer oriented and customer-service driven
IOSH
National CPC
Monday-Friday
Salary- dependant on experince
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