Transport & Operations Shift Manager

Bis Henderson; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson in Huntingdon is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will supervise daily transport and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements while driving a customer-centric and efficient operation.

Applicants must have a Transport Manager CPC and proven people management skills, plus strong knowledge of transport legislation and route planning software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Supervisor level or equivalent within an FMCG operation.
• Transport Manager CPC is essential.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and route planning software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transport and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the team.
• Allocate fleet and crews to correct routes.
• Ensure briefing and de-briefings are undertaken for all transport and warehouse movements.
• Manage your teams performance and ensure relevant information is recorded for your KPIs.
• Manage drivers' hours in line with working time legislation.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Transport Manager CPC

People management

Transport legislation knowledge

Transport management systems

Tools

Route planning software

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 DOE

Hours: Rotating shifts Mon-Fri

Summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Transport Supervisor with a CPC looking for an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced logistics environment? This multi-drop operation calls for a driven individual with supervisory experience gained within a busy transport function. Working closely with the senior management team, you will ensure a customer-centric and financially efficient operation is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transport and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the team.
• Allocate fleet and crews to correct routes.
• Ensure briefing and de-briefings are undertaken for all transport and warehouse movements.
• Manage your teams performance and ensure relevant information is recorded for your KPIs.
• Manage drivers' hours in line with working time legislation.

Key Skills/Experience

• Previous experience at Supervisor level or equivalent within a FMCG operation.
• Transport Manager CPC is essential.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and route planning software.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.