Transport Operations Manager (Nights)

GXO Logistics; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Transport Operations Manager to oversee the transport operations at their Shared User site in Sherburn. Applicants should have experience in transport management, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The role involves managing vehicle allocations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operations, all while working predominantly during the night shifts.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing transport operations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the transport plan effectively, managing vehicle and driver progress.
• Minimize disruptions during shifts by managing unforeseen events.
• Monitor and allocate vehicle and trailer availability accurately.

Skills

Transport Operations Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

International CPC

Job description

Do you have experience managing transport functions within logistics? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to step up and lead transport operations on one of our key contracts? If you’re ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a full-time, permanent,Transport Operations Managerto support the transport management at our Shared User site in Sherburn. You’ll be directly responsible for supporting the Transport Manager in the overall running of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective grocery retail transport operation.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Sunday to Thursday nights, predominantly 22:00 to 06:00. However flexibility is essential, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £38,700 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure the transport plan is executed effectively by tracking vehicle and driver progress, proactively managing any delays or deviations to keep operations on track
• Proactively manage unforeseen events during shifts, minimizing disruptions by effectively utilizing available resources
• Monitor unit and trailer availability, ensuring vehicles and trailers are correctly allocated and circulated. Proactively review the next 24-hour period to ensure scheduled resources are accurate, achievable, and cost-effective
• Escalate any customer service delivery issues promptly, communicating delays or failures to both the customer and the National Account Manager throughout the shift

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A proven track record in managing transport operations within a fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• International CPC is required along with an excellent working knowledge of transport compliance and legislation
• The ability to lead, develop, motivate, and inspire your team with a real drive for optimisation, change management and continuous improvement

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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