Transport Operations Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks a Transport Operations Manager for their Grangemouth ADC. This role involves leading a motivated team, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics and a passion for continuous improvement to drive performance.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted Asda services

Flexible pay and financial coaching

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP access

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven record in delivering results against KPIs.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong mentor and motivator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to improve operational performance.
• Manage the depot's operational plan for efficiency.
• Drive quality and customer focus in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Coaching

Performance Management

Education

Experience in distribution operations

Job description

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Job Title

Transport Operations Manager

Location

Grangemouth ADC

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Warehousing/Material Management

Closing Date

8 July 2025About the Role As an Operations Manager, you'll play a crucial role in our distribution centre, leading the team to provide an outstanding service to our stores. You'll be a champion of the unique Asda culture and a role model of the values throughout the depot and be responsible for inspiring and developing your team to ensure that the right products arrive at the right store at the right time. You will be responsible for leading a depot operational plan to ensure that the implementation of the business plan is smooth, within budget and meets the business objectives. You will lead a team of managers deliver continuous improvement through engaging colleagues with the aim of outperforming the plan. In the absence of the General Manager, it will be your responsibility to work closely with the Leadership team in the depot to execute the site plan which will mean having accountability for the Shift Managers, including recruitment, training, performance management, disciplinary and grievance, H&S investigations, recognition and reward for them and their teams. If you're looking for a chance to develop in logistics, this could be the role for you! We'll work with you on your shifts, however the role will involve late and weekend working. About You As an Operations Manager, experience working in a similar distribution operation with a proven track record of delivering results against KRA's is essential. You'll be able to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to change whilst being passionate about doing the right thing for our customer's by driving quality and adhering to process. You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You'll have an enthusiastic approach and be a strong coach, mentor, motivator and role model to the managers and colleagues around you, driving performance and working cross-functionally, communicating effectively across all levels. Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to an enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test for you and your nominated user

Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover

Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more

Company pension

Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas