Transport General Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Transport General Manager has arisen at a leading logistics company in the East Midlands. The position involves managing a substantial transport budget, a diverse team, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen and extensive experience in transport management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses

Access to professional development and training

Supportive work environment promoting innovation

Opportunity to lead a large team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior Transport management.
• Experience managing large, complex Open Book contracts.
• High level of self-awareness and commitment to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the £47m transport budget.
• Resource management including fleet strategy and team development.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Operational Management

Job description

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Divisional Director - Logistics , Procurement, Manufacturing & Built Environment at Gleeson Recruitment Group

**TRANSPORT GENERAL MANAGER**
East Midlands | Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + Car + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport General Manager to join a leading logistics company renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This company is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the retail sector, managing a substantial transport budget and a diverse team. The Transport General Manager will play a pivotal role in driving performance and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery across multiple locations.

The Transport General Manager will be responsible for overseeing a c.£47m transport budget, managing a large team, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex operations and fostering strong customer relationships.

**Responsibilities Included**
- Ownership and accountability for the transport budget and operational strategy for direct to store deliveries.
- Resource management, including fleet build and renewal strategy, recruitment, and team development.
- Ensuring safety, legal, and policy compliance across all operations.
- Delivering operational solutions that meet customer KPIs and drive synergies across the business.
- Representing the contract at regional and national conferences to promote innovation and collaboration.

**Skills and Attributes**
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior Transport management role within a customer-led operation.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing large, complex Open Book contracts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to adapt operational plans to meet changing customer requirements.
- High level of self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
- Opportunity to lead a large team and drive significant operational improvements.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on the business and customer satisfaction.

If you are an ambitious and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career as a Transport General Manager, please submit your CV

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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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