Transport Operations Leader – Growth, Compliance & People

Greggs; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Bonus Scheme up to 12.5%

Pension with employer contributions up

Colleague discount 50%

Profit share 10%

25 days annual leave (5 weeks)

Colleague share plans

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death in service 4x salary

Wellbeing services: Virtual GP, Physio

EAP

Savings and discounts

Career progression

Greggs Pledge & colleague networks

Job summary

Greggs seeks an experienced Transport Operations Manager for the new KNDC in Kettering to lead a multi-site transport operation. You will drive strategy, oversee planning, and manage a team of managers, supervisors and drivers to deliver safe, compliant and high-performing transport services.

You will champion continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and ensure health and safety and food-safety standards are met while aligning with Greggs' growth and community commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale transport, logistics or distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, Health & Safety and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transport managers, supervisors and drivers.
• Deliver operational and strategic transport objectives in line with plans and budgets.
• Oversee transport planning, resource deployment and problem solving.
• Ensure fleet maintenance, servicing and compliance requirements are met.
• Manage 24/7 transport operations including rota planning and optimization.
• Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs to support performance and safety.
• Lead recruitment, coaching and succession planning.

Skills

Transport leadership

Route optimisation

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & development

Job description

Greggs seeks an experienced Transport Operations Manager for the new KNDC in Kettering to lead a multi-site transport operation. You will drive strategy, oversee planning, and manage a team of managers, supervisors and drivers to deliver safe, compliant and high-performing transport services.

You will champion continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and ensure health and safety and food-safety standards are met while aligning with Greggs' growth and community commitments.