Transport Manager

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is seeking a dynamic Transport Manager to lead their transport operations in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will manage a large team and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, while driving efficiency and performance in logistics. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact a rapidly growing business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Transport Manager or in Transport Operations.
• Experience managing teams of 80+ employees.
• Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of circa 80 colleagues.
• Uphold health and safety standards within transport operations.
• Manage daily activities of the company's fleet policy.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Standards

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Abilities

Education

Transport Management CPC

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

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Role Location: Bedfordshire.

Are you a dynamic Transport professional looking to make a significant impact at a fast paced, rapidly growing, UK leading FMCG business?

Company Overview:

Loom Talent have been exclusively appointed on a Transport Manager vacancy by a leading FMCG business, due to rapid growth at their flagship based in the Bedfordshire area.

Key Responsibilities:

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of circa x80 colleagues to reach their full potential through direct managerial reports, your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the Transport distribution arm of the business, accident reduction through continued training and assessment.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing site standardisation. You will have overall responsibility of the management of the daily activity of the company's fleet policy and associated transport staff in line with legal requirements, company policy and procedures, quality standards and within budget, whilst ensuring that an effective service is provided to the customer.
• Performance Management: Proven experience managing under / over performance, along with experience leading; Probation reviews, return to works, PDP's, Annual Reviews and Disciplinary's.
• TMS Expertise: Utilise your experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

Key Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate for Transport Manager position will have the following skills and experiences:

• Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Hold a Transport Management CPC - Essential
• Have experience working within a FMCG background - Advantageous.
• Have a minimum of 5+ years' experience at a Transport Manager / Transport Operations Manager Level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 80+ employees / drivers through direct managerial reports - Essential.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
• A working knowledge of TMS systems - Essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to Bedfordshire, for 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package:

• Salary - £48,000 to £50,000 (Dependant on experience).