Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7)

Loom Talent; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG logistics provider is seeking a dynamic Transport Team Manager to lead a dedicated team in Walsall. The role involves ensuring operational excellence, safety, and performance management, with opportunities for progression and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Company Holidays

Company Pension Contributions

Opportunities for progression

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in Transport management roles.
• Experience managing teams of 60+ employees.
• Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of circa 80 colleagues.
• Uphold health and safety standards within the transport distribution.
• Manage performance metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Abilities

Health & Safety Awareness

Team Management

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Job Title: Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7)
Client: Leading FMCG Logistics Provider
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 Day Working (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00) over an 8-week cycle, not alternate (including weekend working typically 1 in 2)
Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 + additional company benefits.
Role Location: Walsall (B43)

Are you a dynamic Transport professional looking to make a significant impact at a fast paced, rapidly growing, UK leading FMCG business?


Company Overview:

Loom Talent have been exclusively appointed on a Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7) vacancy by a leading FMCG business, due to rapid growth at their largest site in the network, based in the Walsall.

Key Responsibilities:

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of circa x80 colleagues to reach their full potential. Your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the Transport distribution arm of the business.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing site standardisation.
• Performance Management: Proven experience managing under / over performance, along with experience leading; Probation reviews, return to works, PDP's, Annual Reviews and Disciplinary's.
• TMS Expertise: Utilise your experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

Key Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate for Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7) position will have the following skills and experiences:

• Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Have experience working within a FMCG background - Advantageous.
• Have a minimum of 3+ years' experience at a Transport Supervisor / Transport Shift Manager / Transport Operations Manager level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 60+ employees / drivers through direct managerial reports - Essential.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
• A working knowledge of TMS systems - Essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to Walsall, for 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package:

• Salary - £30,000 to £33,500 (Dependant on experience).
• Company Holidays.
• Company Pension Contributions.
• Plus, additional company benefits.
• Lots of opportunity for progression.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team, drive operational excellence, and champion safety and efficiency, this could be the role for you!