Regional Transport Manager

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Regional Transport Manager in Leeds to oversee regional transport operations, drive cost and service improvements, and lead a high-performance team. The role focuses on balancing hands-on and strategic leadership while developing successors and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The position is permanent with a base salary around £70,000 plus benefits, reflecting the scope to optimise planning, resource allocation, and CI culture within a growing national

Qualifications

• Experience managing regional transport operations of minimum 100 units+
• Track record of driving cost and service metrics through improvements in planning, resource allocation, and team development
• Proven leadership skills in developing a high performance culture
• Competent in a customer facing role
• Ability to balance both hands-on and strategic leadership styles

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional transport operations from the Leeds location controlling cost, service, and compliance
• Review daily transport activity and team performance to allocate resources to meet operational needs
• Review operational information to identify practical improvements in transport planning
• Work with relevant colleagues and customers to identify cost and service improvements
• Drive a CI culture, building a high performing team

Skills

Regional transport

Cost efficiency

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Job description

As a Regional Transport Manager you will oversee transport activity, driving improvements in overall performance (cost and service). Outside of daily activity, there is a focus of team development, succession planning, and positive performance management.

Client Details

Our client has a successful national network which continues to expand.

Description

As a Regional Transport Manager you will,

• Oversee regional transport operations from the Leeds location controlling cost, service, and compliance
• Review daily transport activity and team performance to allocate resources to meet operational needs
• Review operational information to identify practical improvements in transport planning.
• Work with relevant colleagues and customers to identify cost and service improvements
• Drive a CI culture, building a high performing team

Profile

A successful Regional Transport Manager in this environment should have:

• Experience managing regional transport operations of minimum 100 units +
• Track record of driving cost and service metrics through improvements in planning, resource allocation, and team development
• Proven leadership skills in developing a high performance culture
• Competent in a customer facing role
• Ability to balance both "hands on" and strategic leadership styles

Job Offer

• Permanent Regional Transport Manager position.
• Salary of circa 70,000 base + benefits