Senior Transport Operations Manager

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

Driver training programs

Value Awards

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the transport operation, driving performance, cost reduction and people development. You will supervise around 6 x Transport Supervisors and ~100 drivers, ensure H&S compliance, and maintain KPI achievement for customer contracts.

You will manage on-site admin, plan training, and foster continuous improvement while coordinating with Compliance, Lead Planners and customer service teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Transport Manager.
• Proven people development and performance management.
• National/International CPC holder (essential).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment in line with H&S policy.
• Accountability for the management and supervision of the Transport operation.
• Effective leadership and management developing best practice across areas of responsibility.
• Manage, support and develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication.
• Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with contractual KPIs.
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Responsible for compliance including H&S and SOPs, including accident investigation.
• Assist the Transport General Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met, monitored and maintained.
• Line management for HR policies and practices (6 x Supervisors, 100 drivers).
• Liaise with Compliance Manager to investigate vehicle accidents and discipline where necessary.
• Liaise with Lead Planners to develop Day 1/Day 2 plans.
• Plan and arrange training and development of staff with HS and inductions.
• Manage driver rota and vehicle resourcing.
• Drive H&S culture via Notify system.
• Oversee office rota and shifts.

Skills

People development

Performance management

Budget management

KPI development

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder management

Transport planning

Leadership

Change management

Education

National/International CPC holder

Tools

TMS

WMS

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the transport operation, driving performance, cost reduction and people development. You will supervise around 6 x Transport Supervisors and ~100 drivers, ensure H&S compliance, and maintain KPI achievement for customer contracts.

You will manage on-site admin, plan training, and foster continuous improvement while coordinating with Compliance, Lead Planners and customer service teams.