Transport First Line Manager

Kammac Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a First Line Manager to oversee the Transport Plan execution. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage operations to ensure compliance and efficiency, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in transport logistics. Join a dynamic team committed to exceeding customer expectations and driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years’ experience in leading a team in Transport Logistics.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel & Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of the Transport Plan and manage a small team.
• Ensure operational service levels and compliance with KPI’s.
• Maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Shift Pattern/ Working Hours:4 on 4 off, 18:00-06:00

The Role:

The purpose of the role is to oversee the execution of the Transport Plan. To lead and motivate a small team to deliver Kammac’s General Haulage KPI’s to ensure customer requirements are exceeded and compliance requirements are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

·Execution of the Transport Plan through management of people, effective planning and allocation of resource to ensure delivery times are always met and 100% accuracy is achieved.

·Ensuring operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of operational KPI’s e.g., 100% on time deliveries

·Managing various data streams to support the operation

·Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with external and internal stakeholders e.g., external customer, repair agents, Kammac Site Teams

·Responsibility for holding an in-depth understanding of all commercial elements of each customer contract.

·Have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities applicable to your role and your teams

·Raising competencies and performance in all areas of General Haulage activity so as to contribute to business efficiency and to gain a competitive advantage

·Proactively manage attendance and absence levels within your team in adherence to company policy

·Managing of all ER issues – disciplinary, grievances and absence

·Act as a coach and mentor for your direct reports, engaging regular 1:1 support

·Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time regulations (WTD) and operator licensing

·Work collaboratively with all other shifts

·Act as a key representative for the Company’s transport department

·Support any company initiatives by promoting solutions and best practice through various forums

·Support, assist and deputise for the Senior Operations Manager where required.

·Operational continuous improvement

·Support and implement company initiatives

·Ensuring all transport operations, practices and procedures are managed in line with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and other statutory requirements, including EU Driver’s Hours Regulations

This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

·Currently operating at a similar level within Transport (Essential)

·Min 3 years’ experience in leading a team in a Transport Logistics Operations environment (Essential) (5 Years Desirable)

·Competent with Microsoft Excel & Word

·Ability to produce data and information to identify opportunities and cost saving initiatives

·Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills

·Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills

·Strong communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels

·Good understanding of EU legislation

·Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of transport operations

·Full UK driving licence

Successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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