Transport Manager

Bis Henderson; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics business in Redditch is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee final mile delivery operations. The successful candidate will lead a team of drivers and supervisors, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and improving service efficiency. Ideal candidates have proven leadership experience in logistics, a Transport Manager CPC qualification, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in logistics, ideally within a final mile operation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation.
• Ability to deliver against agreed budgets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of transport operations.
• Allocate resources and ensure robust planning for service levels.
• Develop and track KPIs to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Knowledge of transport legislation

Customer satisfaction focus

Attention to detail

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Redditch
Salary: 50,000

We are actively seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join a growing logistics business.

As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a final mile delivery operation. You'll ensure compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while leading and developing a team of drivers, planners and supervisors.

We're looking for a strong, people-focused leader who can motivate a team, promote a customer-first approach, and implement initiatives that improve service and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of day-to-day transport operations.
• Allocate resources, organise schedules and ensure that robust planning is in place to meet agreed service levels.
• Lead, develop and motivate direct reports so that they deliver / exceed their objectives and KPI's, whilst identifying future potential and developing in line with business needs.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport legislation.
• O Licence responsibility.

Key Skills/Experience

• Proven leadership experience within logistics, ideally within a final mile operation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation.
• Responsible for delivering against agreed budgets and KPI's.
• Passion for customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• A Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential.
• High attention to detail.

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