Join our team as one of the Transport Shift Managers and lead service and delivery across both national and local multi-drop HGV and van routes. You will lead our team of drivers to ensure best in class service and ensure that our customers' requirements is at the forefront of everything we do.
The role is a rotating shift pattern. Week one would be 2:30am to 10:30am, week two would be 10:30am to Finish (between 5:30pm and 7pm depending on volume on that day). You will be based from our purpose-built production facility in Middlesbrough, where we have a newly opened canteen with a discounted hot food service.
What you'll be doing:
You will be responsible for the supply of goods to customers all over the UK and will ensure that our processes, systems and policies reflect our way of doing things. A key understanding of DVSA regulations and compliance will be key in ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full. You will improve our customer experience in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that we maintain our customer-first approach. You will be responsible for:
* Managing a team of drivers.
* Participating in a weekly rotation with the Transport Manager to handle incoming calls during and after business hours
* Ensuring overall fleet compliance in-line with DVSA regulations
* Monitoring drivers' hours, rotas and holidays, with support from the Transport Manager.
* Implementing and utilising logistics technology for tracking and management. Staying updated on industry trends and advancements in logistics technology
* Seek opportunities to optimise logistics processes to reduce costs and improve scheduling
* On-time delivery scheduling
* Use appropriate geographical and transport network knowledge to maximise efficiency planning
* Office administration work (daily checks, fuel receipts, rotas, maintenance planning)
* Working alongside the Despatch team ensuring loads are checked and loaded correctly.
* Ensuring vehicles are taken into service and repair in a timely manner.
* Ensuring GMP standards are maintained throughout the department.
About You:
* You will be a professional and experienced Transport Supervisor/Manager
* Experience in transport operations, with significant experience of managing teams of people, across differing shift patterns
* Computer literate and are able to pick up new applications quickly
* Proactively lead a team of drivers with energy and drive
* Previous experience in a similar role within FMCG and/or Food Manufacturing would improve your application
* A Class 1 License would be a distinct advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person