Transport Manager

Great Bear; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG distribution is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves managing transport functions, ensuring compliance, and leading a team while maintaining service quality. Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, and personal development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private medical cover via Bupa

Retirement scheme with 5% employee and 8% employer contributions

Life assurance of 4x salary

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Recognition programs and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience in food transport and people management preferred.
• National CPC and IOSH certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of the Transport function.
• Drive continuous improvements and manage the Transport budget.
• Lead and develop team members to enhance leadership skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Operational experience in a food transport environment

Problem-solving skills

Excellent planning

Negotiation and influencing skills

Commercial awareness and customer focus

Education

National CPC

IOSH certification

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

Job Description

As Transport Manager, you will ensure the effective operation of the Transport function, drive continuous improvements, and develop integrated transport solutions to deliver a premium and cost-effective service. You will manage the Transport budget, accounting for variances, and proactively engage with new initiatives at the depot to ensure successful integration aligned with business needs.

Qualifications beneficial for success in this role include a CPC.

Key Responsibilities

• Seek operational optimisation without compromising service quality.
• Integrate and control new cross-dock clients where applicable.
• Manage an expanded vehicle fleet, including offsite parking.
• Coordinate between all operational areas to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to enhance leadership skills.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and transport regulations.
• Manage relationships with approved 3rd party hauliers for national and international journeys.
• Communicate effectively across the transport operation.
• Develop and implement service standard agreements with customers.
• Propose and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Maintain a secure and safe environment for staff and products.
• Support initiatives to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
• Engage with major customers through meetings, reviews, and ad hoc requests.
• Work within tight deadlines for new initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Transport Department.
• Maintain Operator Licences efficiently and plan contingencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage new legislation proactively.
• Manage the department through KPI metrics and daily decision-making.
• Interface with retailers regarding supplier management for quality and cost.
• Oversee significant UK and continental supplier collections.
• Plan and control staffing to achieve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in contract and people management.
• Operational experience in a food transport environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Extensive transport experience in FMCG.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and numeracy skills.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Adaptability to change and drive for improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment.
• Resilient and robust.
• Ability to work across business boundaries.
• Commercial awareness and customer focus.
• IOSH certification and a National CPC.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and employee development. Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover via Bupa.
• Retirement scheme with 5% employee and 8% employer contributions.
• Life assurance of 4x salary.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Eye care vouchers and discounts.
• Recognition programs and retailer discounts.

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