Regional Transport Manager

Michael Page; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Belfast is seeking a Regional Transport Manager to oversee a large transport operation. This role requires managerial experience in FMCG logistics, a current International CPC licence, and a strong focus on team leadership and compliance with regulations. A competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,000 and additional benefits such as a company car and private healthcare are offered.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Bonus

Private Healthcare

Company pension contributions

Death in Service

Wellbeing Day

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for the transport department's performance.
• Ensure that all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators.
• Contribute to operational strategy planning.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Recruit, develop, and manage direct reports.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop colleagues through performance reviews.
• Collaborate with other business functions.
• Manage employee relations issues per company policy.

Skills

Managerial and leadership experience within FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics

Current International CPC and Operators Licence holder

Ability to motivate and ensure productivity

Knowledge of driver hours and tachograph legislation

Experience in a unionised environment

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Experience in budgetary and performance targeting

Effective communication skills

Experience in managing change

Ability to interpret data

Job description

• An opportunity to join our clients growing Belfast operation
• A CPC qualified transport expert required

About Our Client

Our client is a leading FMCG logistics provider.

Job Description

Reporting into the site General Manager, the Regional Transport Manager will have responsibility for a large-scale transport operation and an associated cross dock site. Based in Belfast, the role will be responsible for a team of c110 colleagues across the distribution teams and will play a key part in the site growth and the overall customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities will include:

• Full accountability and responsibility for the performance of the transport department, including achieving auditable standards.
• Ensuring that all Service Level Agreements (SLA's) are met.
• Monitoring key performance indicators and ensuring they are achieved through effective management of direct reports, focusing on service, costs, compliance and engagement.
• Contributing to, planning and executing the day-to-day operational strategy.
• Ensuring that housekeeping standards and safe systems of work are met and maintained in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and local standards are in line with the company Health & Safety policy.
• Recruiting, developing and managing direct reports to support the delivery of the business KPI's.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process.
• Developing all colleagues through appropriate interventions, such as probationary reviews, appraisals and PDP's in order to drive high performing individuals and teams.
• Adhering to performance and absence management processes to ensure under performance of individuals and teams is managed appropriately.
• Collaborating with other business functions to build alignment and deliver overall business results.
• Managing all employee relations issues In line with company policy and legal requirements.

The Successful Applicant

As the Regional Transport Manager you will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Belfast and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Managerial and leadership experience within a similar size FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics operation (teams >100+)
• Current International CPC and Operators Licence holder.
• A natural leader and people motivator, ensuring optimum productivity is achieved, whilst always looking for areas to improve and enhance.
• Leadership experience within a regulated environment encompassing driver hours and tachograph legislation.
• Experience of managing teams with a unionised environment.
• Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution environment.
• Experience of working within a set budgetary and performance targeted workplace.
• Able to clearly communicate at all levels (direct and indirect reports), whilst delegating to the appropriate level.
• Demonstrate experience of mobilising and managing change in people and processes.
• Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive basic salary between 55,000 and 65,000 (in line with experience) with key benefits to include:

• Company Car
• Company Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension contributions
• Death in Service
• Wellbeing Day
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Contact
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