Transport Operations Leader - FMCG 24/7

Culina Group Limited; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking a confident Transport Operations Manager to lead 24/7 transport operations from our Sutton Coldfield depot. You will manage a team, control costs, and drive performance in a fast-paced ambient logistics environment.

The role focuses on team development, adherence to statutory requirements, budget alignment, and continuous improvement through collaboration with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within a busy transport environment, ideally FMCG.
• Strong leadership and motivational qualities with proven team-building ability.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with sound commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to execute traffic plans ensuring delivery within service levels.
• Monitor and control transport spend, maintenance costs, and supplier performance.
• Ensure fleet is on the road and declared for planning purposes.
• Develop staff and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Attend and contribute to customer review meetings and service improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Education

National and International CPC qualification

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking a confident Transport Operations Manager to lead 24/7 transport operations from our Sutton Coldfield depot. You will manage a team, control costs, and drive performance in a fast-paced ambient logistics environment.

The role focuses on team development, adherence to statutory requirements, budget alignment, and continuous improvement through collaboration with customers and partners.