Assistant Transport Operations Manager

Martin Brower UK and Ireland; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Transport Operations Manager! This pivotal role involves supporting the Transport Operations Manager and leading a dynamic team to enhance efficiency and operational success. You will play a crucial part in promoting a culture of safety and care, while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. If you're passionate about transport management and eager to drive continuous improvement, this is your chance to accelerate your career in a vibrant and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Transport Operations with supervisory experience.
• CPC holder with knowledge of Transport legislation.
• Experience in scheduling and managing drivers.

Responsibilities

• Support Transport Operations Manager and manage Transport Shift Managers.
• Ensure all colleagues are trained in Health & Safety.
• Build relationships with Customer Services for excellent service.

Skills

Transport Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Paragon

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Transport Operations Manager

Location: Coventry

Full-time: Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Join us as an Assistant Transport Operations Manager and help lead a dynamic team while driving efficiency and operational success. If you're passionate about transport management, teamwork, and continuous improvement, apply today! Don’t miss this opportunity - submit your application now and accelerate your career with us.

Position Summary:

This role involves providing operational support to the Transport Operations Manager and full cover in times of absence, leave and training. Manage and guide the Transport Shift Managers and Transport Co-ordinators to ensure a consistent approach and an effective application of Company and legal procedures and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all Transport colleagues are trained and conversant in all aspects of Health & Safety.
2. Support the Transport Operations Manager in cascading the safety message and striving to ensure a “Zero is Possible” approach and culture towards accidents.
3. Ensure we continue to promote our Culture of Care via any means necessary and have the confidence to live and demonstrate MB’s company values.
4. Ensure that the operation is run in line with Martin Brower Policies and Procedures.
5. Deputise for the Transport Operations Manager when requested and assist in building a robust DC succession plan.
6. Build relationships with Customer Services (CS) Team colleagues to ensure excellent service to our customers.
7. Plan, manage and control all resources to achieve budget productivity levels and financial spend.
8. The preparation and maintenance of department weekly financial figures, including all financial and service KPIs.

Technical Competencies:

1. Experience of scheduling systems and their outputs, such as Paragon.
2. Understanding of WMOS systems, such as AS400/ JDE.
3. Aware of all current and pending Transport industry legislation and developments.
4. CPC is essential including 2 yearly refreshers.
5. Good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience in Transport Operations, with 2+ years of supervisory experience.
2. P.C Holder.
3. Previous experience in management of Drivers.
4. Good geographical knowledge.
5. Experience in scheduling.
6. IT Literate including AS400 and Paragon knowledge.
7. Aware of all current and pending industry legislation.

Behavioural Competencies:

Strategic Thinking

1. Manages people, processes, and resources to meet the strategic priorities.
2. Executes on plans to drive business outcomes.
3. Seeks to understand the changing needs of the industry.
4. Manages finances to ensure limited resources are used wisely.

Developing Self & Others

1. Identifies, develops, and retains talent.
2. Delegates authority as appropriate.
3. Identifies and acts to address performance gaps and to reward contributions.
4. Maintains a culture of inclusion so everyone can succeed.
5. Provides ongoing feedback and coaching.
6. Prepares future leaders for success through development.

Leading Change

1. Seeks opportunities for and delivers continuous improvement.
2. Continuously improves safety and wellness.
3. Communicates about changes to ensure buy-in to the change.
4. Explains the reasons for change and communicates the change plan.
5. Executes changes effectively, following clear plans and processes.

Communicating Effectively

1. Keeps people informed about business results and progress.
2. Provides clear, consistent, timely, respectful communications.
3. Is approachable and visible.
4. Demonstrates organization's values and an environment of openness and inclusion.
5. Develops relationships built on trust and open communication.
6. Contributes to and encourages an open exchange of ideas and opinions.

Driving Results

1. Acts in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
2. Holds self and others accountable and pursues excellence.
3. Eliminates barriers to success.
4. Sets challenging goals to continuously elevate performance.
5. Achieves results while upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values.
6. Focuses on the critical priorities including safety and wellbeing.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive. During the course of your employment the duties of the role may change from time to time to meet changing business circumstances. In the interests of flexibility, the Company reserves the right to ask that you perform duties instead of or in addition to your normal duties provided that these duties are reasonable and within your capabilities.