Transport General Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in logistics as a Transport Manager, responsible for overseeing transport operations in the Drinks Logistics Industry. Your role includes managing performance, compliance, and customer relations, with a focus on continuous improvement and team leadership. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general management or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience leading a large-scale Transport Operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership and leadership of transport operations.
• Ensure legislative and compliance responsibilities are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Union Relations

Budget Control

Resource Planning

Job description

Role Overview:

In this role, you will take full accountability for transport sites within your area and play a pivotal role in the operational success of your transport network. You will manage change and drive performance to ensure we meet our high standards of service and efficiency.

Are you an experienced Transport Manager with an International CPC qualification looking for your next challenge? Join DHL to lead the primary transport operations, where your expertise in union relations, pay negotiations, budget control, resource planning, and team leadership will shine. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact with a global leader in logistics.

What does the role entail?

1. Take full ownership and leadership, operational and financial responsibility for managing a safe and efficient operation.
2. Lead a large-scale transport operation within the Drinks Logistics Industry.
3. Ensure legislative and compliance responsibilities are met.
4. Customer-facing responsibilities.
5. Driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What do we need from you?

• Previous experience leading a large-scale Transport Operation is essential; experience within the Drinks Logistics Industry is preferred.
• Experience working with Trade Unions.
• 5+ years of general management or equivalent leadership experience.
• Based in Staffordshire or within a reasonable commute, as on-site presence is required.
• Customer-facing experience is desirable.

Why choose us?

Along with competitive pay rates, you will have access to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Car or car allowance.
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships, and more.
• Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family, including free counseling. More details at DHL Benefits.

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