Transport Operations Lead — Sustainable Packaging

Smurfit Kappa Group; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to manage our transport operation at the manufacturing site, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of packaging solutions to customers.

You will lead daily transport planning, drive improvements in routing and fleet utilisation, supervise drivers, and ensure compliance with O Licence rules while collaborating with Sales, Customer Service and Production.

Qualifications

• Transport management experience in manufacturing, logistics or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of HGV operations, driver hours and compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with cross‑functional relationship building.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• CPC in Transport Management is desirable but not essential.
• Geographical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily transport operations and route optimization.
• Supervise drivers, holiday/absence coverage and on-road issues.
• Arrange couriers and third parties.
• Ensure compliance with O Licence rules.
• Organise vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Design, Planning and Production.
• Produce reports and maintain records.

Skills

Transport management

Planning

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

CPC in Transport Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to manage our transport operation at the manufacturing site, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of packaging solutions to customers.

You will lead daily transport planning, drive improvements in routing and fleet utilisation, supervise drivers, and ensure compliance with O Licence rules while collaborating with Sales, Customer Service and Production.