Head of Logistics

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international regulated manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a Head of Logistics for their bulk tanker division in Sheffield. The role includes leading operations, ensuring compliance, and developing strategies aligned with global best practices. The successful candidate will have strong project, people management skills, and financial awareness, providing a unique opportunity to drive performance and improvement within a critical team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of products and SHEQ requirements.
• Experience in a Trade Union environment.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and transport safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tanker operations ensuring performance targets and compliance.
• Drive operational strategies and business improvements.
• Develop policies for transport operations and manage budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

People Management

Financial Awareness

Communication Skills

Job description

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with an international regulated manufacturing and distribution business, in the search for a Head of Transport for their bulk tanker division.

The Role:

• Accountable for leading the Tanker operations ensuring they meet agreed annual performance targets and comply with statutory & governance requirements.
• The Head of Transport will provide functional support to the day-to-day administration and technical authority to transport operations
• The Head of Transport will lead the development, and drive the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that the UK approach is consistent with the principles of Global best practise.
• To provide internal transport services in accordance with company policy, Including contractor compliance.
• As a member of the Leadership team, drive Operational strategies to meet the agreed priorities for the delivery function.
• Work with internal stake holders in Sales and key customers to establish the commercial framework expected from the transport operation, and with the Supply chain function to plan and deliver agreed levels of service.
• Identify and lead business improvement for the bulk transport operations. Promote and communicate the development with internal stakeholders’ and external professional bodies e.g. DFT, Government bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• lead our Bulk and Cryogenic delivery operations, achieving performance goals while maintaining full regulatory compliance
• Takes the lead negotiator role for the function and develops the wider trade union relations through the Driver Working Group
• Develops Policy and Programmes for all GB Transport Platforms as a key member of the leadership team and ensures that Team Transport develops its capability and behaviours in line with industry leading (third party) transport providers, and global programmes in line with CoE / CoC requirements.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of RUK Business strategy
• Develops, recommends, and implements major change, working collaboratively with team stakeholders, and functional support teams to execute change effectively.
• Develops the plans to support Team Transport People excellence strategy, ensuring that all aspects are addressed including talent development, reward, and recognition.
• Ensures alignment of the business agenda through the full management team.
• Develops the functional capability of the transport team providing sponsorship and Project management deploying high calibre Project management tools and processes (eg. six sigma).
• Develops and presents an annual plan identifying how the Cylinder operation will meet the performance targets, and provides quarterly updates on performance
• Manages and controls the preparation of budgets, forecasts efficiency improvements and reporting, management review process including KPI’s
• Establish clear financial targets through budgeting process,

The Person:

• Knowledge of products and SHEQ requirements
• People, Project and Change Management Skills
• Experience in a Trade Union environment
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards, procedures and specifications in operations and transport safety
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation
• Financial and Commercial awareness

A hybrid working role with the flexible to be based from either their South Yorkshire or North West locations.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and or get in touch with Pete Simmonds for more information!