Transport Operations Supervisor - Fleet & Compliance

Smurfit Westrock; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and career dev.

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead our onsite transport operation for packaging solutions. You will oversee daily planning, ensure on-time deliveries, manage drivers, and coordinate with internal teams to meet customer needs with safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and proactive problem resolution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven transport management experience within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport planning, routing, load fill and fleet optimisation.
• Driver debrief, supervision, holiday/absence cover, on road issues.
• Arrange couriers / third parties and oversee compliance with O Licence rules.
• Organise vehicle maintenance and repairs; collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Design, Planning and Production.

Tools

Microsoft Office

CPC in Transport Management

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead our onsite transport operation for packaging solutions. You will oversee daily planning, ensure on-time deliveries, manage drivers, and coordinate with internal teams to meet customer needs with safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and proactive problem resolution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.