Night Transport Supervisor: Lead On-Time Deliveries

Genuine Parts Company; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Logistics is seeking a proactive Transport Supervisor for the National Distribution Centre in Rotherham, working a nights shift 2200-0630, five nights per week. You will oversee outbound/inbound transport, support drivers, and ensure safe, compliant operations to maintain OTIF and service levels.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will manage driver performance, ensure route adherence, and maintain accurate transport documentation while promoting a strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing drivers in a fast-paced operation.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator able to influence when required.
• Proficient with transport management systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all afternoon/evening transport operations to ensure on-time departures and deliveries.
• Manage and support a team of drivers, ensuring adherence to planned routes and schedules.
• Monitor vehicle availability and liaise with fleet/maintenance teams to address defects.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), Tachograph legislation, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings, addressing performance, compliance, and service issues.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including OTIF (On Time In Full), vehicle utilisation, and absence.
• Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and service failures.
• Ensure accurate completion of all transport documentation and system updates.
• Support route planning and respond effectively to operational challenges in real time.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure site standards are maintained at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

UK transport law

Driver management

Organisation

Communication

TMS

MS Office

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alliance Automotive Logistics is seeking a proactive Transport Supervisor for the National Distribution Centre in Rotherham, working a nights shift 2200-0630, five nights per week. You will oversee outbound/inbound transport, support drivers, and ensure safe, compliant operations to maintain OTIF and service levels.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will manage driver performance, ensure route adherence, and maintain accurate transport documentation while promoting a strong safety culture