Transport Shift Manager
Posted 2 days ago
- Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Company Description Culina Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, warehousing, distribution, and other services for the food and drink industry in United Kingdom and Ireland. It provides chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and bonded logistics services, as well as value-added services, such as online visibility and systems integration, pallet management, and supply chain management.
Job Description Joining us as a Transport Shift Manager you will be responsible for the direct management of the transport shift, providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities whilst ensuring health, Safety and legal compliance is adhered to at all times.
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off Days - 06:00-18:00
Key Duties
Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels
Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource
Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans
Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment
Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations
Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading
Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time
Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers
Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs
Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business
Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement
Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business
Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPIs and costs
Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles
Qualifications Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment
Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment
Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy
Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer
Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills
Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team
Highly tolerant of change able to work within an evolving organisation
Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven
Problem solving in a pressurised environment
National and International CPC qualification desirable
Additional Information As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave Competitive holiday entitlement
Company Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 5%employee and 8% employer
Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
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Job Description Joining us as a Transport Shift Manager you will be responsible for the direct management of the transport shift, providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities whilst ensuring health, Safety and legal compliance is adhered to at all times.
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off Days - 06:00-18:00
Key Duties
Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels
Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource
Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans
Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment
Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations
Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading
Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time
Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers
Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs
Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business
Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement
Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business
Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPIs and costs
Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles
Qualifications Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment
Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment
Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy
Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer
Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills
Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team
Highly tolerant of change able to work within an evolving organisation
Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven
Problem solving in a pressurised environment
National and International CPC qualification desirable
Additional Information As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave Competitive holiday entitlement
Company Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 5%employee and 8% employer
Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
TPBN1_UKTJ