Logistics & Transport Manager — Lead & Optimize Delivery

Alexander Steele; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele is recruiting a Transport Manager for a growing FMCG business in Fife. The role leads a team of drivers and logistics professionals, shaping service levels, efficiency, and compliance.

The position is based in Fife with a Tue–Sat shift pattern (2.30am–10am) and a salary of £45,000–£50,000. You will own the logistics operation, driving continuous improvement, route planning, scheduling, and health and safety standards while building strong cross-functional relationships across

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Logistics, Transport or Distribution Management.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management and operational logistics.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being close to the operation.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Transport, FMCG, food manufacturing or distribution experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Logistics and Driving teams.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, training and performance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and on-time delivery performance.
• Oversee route planning, resource allocation and operational scheduling.
• Manage fleet standards, vehicle compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor and improve key logistics KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the operation.
• Build strong working relationships across the wider business to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Route planning

Fleet management

Operations problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Alexander Steele is recruiting a Transport Manager for a growing FMCG business in Fife. The role leads a team of drivers and logistics professionals, shaping service levels, efficiency, and compliance.

The position is based in Fife with a Tue–Sat shift pattern (2.30am–10am) and a salary of £45,000–£50,000. You will own the logistics operation, driving continuous improvement, route planning, scheduling, and health and safety standards while building strong cross-functional relationships across