Transport & Logistics Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in flow control and instrumentation is seeking a Factory Contracts & Shipping Team Leader in Bath. This pivotal role involves managing shipments, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership skills. Join us to make an impact in a period of growth and change!

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a shipping environment.
• Knowledge of international business practices.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all shipments and imports for the plant.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance.
• Supervise shipping and contracts teams.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rotork Controls Limited, Bath, is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to take the lead as the Factory Contracts & Shipping Team Leader. Reporting to the Contracts and Logistics Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient, smooth, and cost-effective operation of our shipping department. The successful candidate will manage all shipments out of the plant and imports into the plant.

The role involves ensuring Health and Safety compliance, assisting the Contracts and Logistics Manager with team performance, and supervising the shipping and contracts teams for efficient and timely operations. You will ensure data accuracy in the business system (D365), coordinate with departments, customers, and agents for optimal shipping, train personnel, introduce new systems, maintain departmental PCB, and collate KPI data.

This role is critical to the success of our operations, and we are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of leading a team to achieve outstanding results. If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to the success of Rotork Controls, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Solid experience in a shipping environment
• Knowledge of international business practices
• Experience leading a team
• An understanding of Incoterms and their implications
• An understanding of export controls for the transport of hazardous goods
• I.T skills – Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills

Personal Specification

Essential:

• Customer-focused
• Good time management
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Team player – able to be part of and lead a team
• Able to work with little supervision
• Good attention to detail
• Methodical, logical thinker

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food – these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.