PM Transport Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Logistics Ops

XPO Logistics; East Leake; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

High-street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Workplace pension

Many other perks

Job summary

XPO Logistics at East Leake is seeking a PM Shift Transport Supervisor to oversee the PM transport operation on the British Gypsum contract. You will report to the PM Shift Manager and help develop processes, manage the team and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, staff planning, and driving service levels while complying with transport legislation. Salary up to £35,000 with benefits including holidays and discounts.

Qualifications

• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and lead by example.
• Experience supervising or managing a team in a transport or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PM shift transport operation, ensuring customer service levels and operational requirements are consistently achieved.
• Manage and support Debrief Clerks, shunters and drivers, ensuring performance, conduct and behaviours meet company standards.
• Plan and organise staff shifts to ensure all runs are covered in a cost‑effective and efficient manner.
• Liaise with Customer Services and the Planning Team to resolve service issues and operational needs.
• Update Time & Attendance systems and respond to related queries.
• Raise purchase orders for defects and manage any associated queries.
• Produce daily reports on equipment failures, VORs, service levels and ongoing issues.
• Maintain accurate customer reports and ensure deadlines are met.
• Work with the business to plan vehicle availability and maximise utilisation.
• Identify training needs through performance reviews and support development plans.
• Ensure legal compliance including tacho collection, driver hours, WTD and transport legislation.
• Conduct licence checks and ensure only competent, authorised individuals operate LGV vehicles.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and Health & Safety procedures.
• Manage return‑to‑work interviews, investigations and disciplinary processes with support from the Shift Manager.
• Facilitate effective shift handovers.
• Ensure adequate cover during peak periods, holidays, sickness or absence.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

CPC in National Road Haulage

Job description

XPO Logistics at East Leake is seeking a PM Shift Transport Supervisor to oversee the PM transport operation on the British Gypsum contract. You will report to the PM Shift Manager and help develop processes, manage the team and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, staff planning, and driving service levels while complying with transport legislation. Salary up to £35,000 with benefits including holidays and discounts.