Distribution Team Leader

Morgan Ryder Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Transport Supervisor to lead fleet operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is perfect for a motivated leader who thrives under pressure and is passionate about logistics. You will oversee a team of professional drivers, ensuring top-tier service delivery while driving continuous improvement. Your leadership will be key in maintaining operational excellence and fostering strong communication within the team. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in a progressive setting, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics supervisory role.
• Strong leadership qualities with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable with IT systems and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fleet operations while ensuring service excellence.
• Monitor performance and facilitate driver development sessions.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain fleet availability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Distribution management tools

Isotrak

Telemetry tracking

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Manufacturing / Logistic

£44,000 - £46,000 + Benefits

Trafford Park

Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for logistics? Ready to take the wheel in a dynamic manufacturing environment where no two days are the same?

We are on the lookout for a Transport Supervisor to take charge of fleet operations, lead a team of professional drivers, and ensure top-tier service delivery every single day. If you are ready to make an impact and thrive under pressure, we want to hear from you.

What You will Be Doing:

1. Lead from the front-briefing and debriefing drivers and keeping communication clear and consistent.
2. Keep the wheels turning, plan and manage vehicle loading and dispatch with precision.
3. Drive continuous improvement, track driver performance using system, deliver coaching, and arrange development sessions with the Driver Standards Manager.
4. Maintain service excellence, monitor payloads, telemetry systems, and ensure delivery targets are consistently hit.
5. Stay ahead of the curve, collaborate with key teams to ensure full fleet availability and stock continuity.
6. Keep the data flowing, accurately input daily fuel usage, driver worksheets, and generate purchase orders.
7. Be the go-to leader, oversee warehouse operations and health & safety out-of-hours, ensuring smooth handovers and safe operations.

What You will Bring:

Must-Haves:

1. Proven experience in a transport or logistics supervisory role.
2. Strong leadership qualities with a hands-on, proactive approach.
3. Comfortable with IT systems, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and distribution management tools.
4. Excellent numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Haves:

1. Background in a fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environment.
2. Familiarity with transport systems like Isotrak and telemetry tracking.
3. Experience managing warehouse operations and out-of-hours safety protocols.

Who You Are:

Motivated, enthusiastic, and always ready to roll up your sleeves.
A natural problem-solver with sharp decision-making skills.
Driven to deliver top performance and exceptional customer service.
A confident communicator who leads with integrity and builds strong relationships.

This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role in a progressive manufacturing business where your ideas, energy, and initiative will be recognised and rewarded.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply now.