Transport Manager.

Kronospan; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wood products manufacturer is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Wrexham to oversee logistics operations, manage a significant transport budget, and ensure compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in logistics, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to safety. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in logistics or distribution, especially in transport management.
• Proven experience with hauliers and strong commercial acumen.
• Solid understanding of transport legislation and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate with hauliers for cost-efficient partnerships.
• Manage the transport budget for financial efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and health & safety standards.
• Provide leadership and development to transport teams.

Skills

Transport management

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Health & safety compliance

Leadership

Tools

Transporeon

Paragon

Job description

Overview

Contract type: Full-time

Kronospan Ltd is a global leader in the production of wood-based panels, delivering innovative solutions that enhance both living spaces and commercial environments.

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to lead our transport operations and play a pivotal role in delivering an efficient, cost-effective, and safe logistics function. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will take full ownership of our complex transport strategy, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement across the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead haulier negotiations to secure dependable and cost-efficient partnerships, ensuring capacity for the department's increasing demand. Manage and optimise both internal and external transport operations.
• Oversee a significant transport budget, ensuring financial efficiency and control.
• Direct and develop the transport planning and time slot management systems to maximise performance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relating to transport and logistics.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety standards across transport and warehousing activities.
• Drive operational excellence, continuously reviewing processes to improve service, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to the transport and warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment, ideally with proven experience within a transport management or senior transport planner role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing and negotiating with hauliers.
• Solid understanding of transport planning systems and time slot management platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in budget control and cost optimisation.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Transporeon or Paragon experience would be highly advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and influence a key area of the business.
• A supportive environment that values innovation, efficiency, and safety.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

If you are a results-focused Transport Manager with the expertise and leadership skills to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.