Transport Operations Manager — Lead Teams to Drive Efficiency

Culina; Goole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking an Operations Manager for our Transport Logistics division in the UK. You will oversee daily activities of the operations team to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery across our nationwide network.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead, train and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, manage performance metrics, and collaborate with adjacent teams to boost productivity while maintaining high health and safety standards throughout operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate, manage and lead a team.
• Ability to question, challenge and improve existing processes.
• Establish effective working relationships across sites.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise with a calm and flexible approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn and to progress through experience and training.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and monitor the daily activities of the team within your area.
• Develop, train and support your team to ensure they meet the high standard expected.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and ensure that regulations, policies and procedures are followed at all times by you and your team eg. WTD, SSW’s
• Ensure the team are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety legislation, data protection and other relevant policies.
• Analyse the operations of the department to identify bottlenecks and suggest strategies for improvements.
• Make decisions in the best interests of the Company and for clients and where these decisions cannot be made, elevate the issue immediately to your line manager.
• Delegate effectively by understanding and tapping into the strengths of your team members.
• Work closely with other teams to explore ways to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Lead by example.
• Attend any required training and organise relevant training for the development of your team.
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
• Promoting a company culture that encourages high morale and top performance.
• Overseeing daily, weekly and monthly reporting, planning and targets.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Identifying and addressing problems and opportunities for the Company.
• Encouraging employee communication with the management team.
• Establishing a culture of continuous business improvement
• Day to day management of the operations team.
• Staying up to date with technological changes within the industry and passing this knowledge on to your colleagues.
• Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible.
• Advising on issues relating to operational functions and keeping abreast of latest developments to ensure that the Company maintains its competitive position.
• Always set a personal example with respect to health and safety.
• Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with this role in order to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Cross-site relationships

Deadline adherence

Multi-tasking

Learning & development

Time management

Industry experience

Job description

Culina is seeking an Operations Manager for our Transport Logistics division in the UK. You will oversee daily activities of the operations team to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery across our nationwide network.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead, train and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, manage performance metrics, and collaborate with adjacent teams to boost productivity while maintaining high health and safety standards throughout operations.