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Castleford
Transport manager
£40,000 a year
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WhoWe Are: WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350 patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as 8 on Americas Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! Welead withour core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every childs potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfarehave committedto animal conservation. There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth. WhatYoullDo: Were looking for a proactive and results-driven Transport Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our transport function. In this critical role, youll ensure our logistics run seamlesslydelivering safe, compliant, and highly efficient transport operations while continuously driving cost effectiveness. Youll take ownership of transport planning, fleet utilisation, driver management, and delivery performance, keeping everything running at peak efficiency. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong understanding of transport legislation and health & safety standards, youll ensure full compliance while identifying opportunities to improve performance and service levels across the board. Specific duties include: Manage daily transport operations, ensuring routes, loads, and driver schedules are planned and executed to meet service requirements. Optimise vehicle utilisation and routing to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain on time delivery performance. Oversee driver administration, including hours compliance, absences, tachograph analysis, and licence checks. Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, health and safety standards, and company policies. Act as the main point of contact for drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and external transport providers. Monitor and control transport costs,identifyingopportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings. Investigate delivery issues, accidents, incidents, and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions asrequired. Maintainaccuratetransport records, including delivery documentation, PODs, vehicle checks, and compliance files. Coordinate vehicle maintenance, servicing, and defect reporting to ensure fleet safety and availability. Produce and analyse transport KPIs and performance reports covering service, utilisation, compliance, and costs. Lead and manage the transport office team and drivers. Recruit, train, and develop staff, ensuringappropriate performancemanagement and workload planning. Manage performance, conduct disciplinary processes, and resolve operational or personnel issues in line with company policies and legislation. Other duties may be assigned. Bring It! Proven experience in transport, logistics, or distribution operations. Previoussupervisory or management experience preferred. Strong understanding of transport operations and regulatory compliance. Strongorganisationaland planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Competent IT skills, including transport systems, Oracle, Excel, and Word. Ability toanalysedata, manage KPIs, and produce operational reports. Commercial awareness with a strong focus on cost control and efficiency. We Got You Covered! Salary Range: £38K£42K As a Great Place to Work Certified company, Munchkin is committed to offering the best to our employees. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer paid supplemental health coverage, generous employer-matched pension contribution, paid time off, among other key benefits.?Munchkins total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. Importantly, Munchkin fosters the growth potential in everyone by supporting development plans.? We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At company-wide functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of our most valuable assets, our people! Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. Wereproud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Applicant Privacy Statement

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