Night Transport Shift Manager - KPI-Driven Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.

Carlisle

Hybrid

GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

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Job summary

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) at the Carlisle site is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy transport operation and ensure KPI targets are met while complying with legal requirements. You will manage driver performance, resource planning, and site safety, working Sunday-Thursday nights 18:00-04:00.

The role offers a salary up to £41,305 with optional overtime and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry.
Demonstrable experience of successful resource management.
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's.
Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes.
Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWF activity and tasks including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment
Responsible for owning, monitor and controlling the driver de-briefing process to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved by effective communication and management.
To manage and support driver workforce all drivers whilst engaged on activity to ensure full legal compliance. Ensure records are correctly completed and maintained in accordance to the procedure.
Conduct employee investigations, and grievance, when required.
Manage all aspects of driver performance to achieve or surpass expectations and KPI's.
Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation, personal details, completed training.
Responsible for site audits and works closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPI's are met
To support the daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries
Actively work with the customer and site management team to achieve performance addressing any concerns or questions within a timely manner
Manage the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff as required to cover business peaks.
Ensure that the Transport Manager & the H&S team are made aware of all accidents, dangerous occurrences & near misses and that the relevant reports are completed for all such incidents.
Responsible for identifying and escalating any maintenance and repair issues on site and within depot
Ensure that all daily vehicle check, vehicle inspection & defect reporting procedures are in place