Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor to join our team in Minworth on a full time 6 month contract. Salary: £29,000-£30,000 per annum. Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am-6pm. As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations. Job responsibilities of a Transport Supervisor include: Communicating with Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identifying cost saving opportunities, trailer utilisation and cost efficiency. Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sites. Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries by telephone, fax and e-mail from our customer, sub contract haulier’s and warehousing sites. Responsible for building and maintaining a good working relationship with team members, vendors, hauliers and partners. Liaising with the GBD traffic and administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained at all times. Reporting problems and dealing with any issues/queries that may arise. Daily communication with operational teams, vendors and customers regarding network/route plan changes. Continual improvement for cost reductions, identifying where cost can be saved from tactical route changes.