Transport Shift Manager

The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain solutions is looking to hire a Transport Shift Manager in Coventry. The ideal candidate will oversee a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage operations during shifts to maintain high service levels. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and manage a large team.
• Thorough understanding of transport operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a large team of drivers and clerks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Monitor driver hours and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems (Paragon)

CPC

Job description

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Responsibilities

Job Title: Transport Shift Manager

Location: Coventry

Full-time: Permanent / 4 days of 7 / PM Flex shift

Salary: £40,516.36- £50,645.45

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and team management? Join us as a Transport Shift Manager and take charge of our operations, ensuring smooth and efficient transport processes. If you're ready to make a significant impact, lead a dedicated team, and drive operational success, don’t miss out and apply today!

About Us: At Martin Brower, we are dedicated to sustainability, continuous improvement, and valuing our people. As a global leader in supply chain solutions, we support some of the world's largest restaurant chains by delivering food, beverages, and products with a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility.

Position Summary: Plan and manage a large team of drivers, shunters and clerks, to achieve the daily workload to pre-determined productivity and service level targets.

Ensure total compliance to all legislation appertaining to health & safety, transport compliance, employment law, and company hygiene standards.

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team during a specific shift, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of goods by managing drivers, executing schedules, monitoring vehicle performance, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, all while prioritising customer service and achieving operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting a culture of safety within the team, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and investigating any incidents.
• Leading and supervising a team of drivers during their assigned shift, including performance reviews, coaching, and addressing any issues.
• Optimising routes where needed, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring timely departures to meet customer deadlines.
• Monitoring driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to relevant transport regulations (e.g., Driver Working Time Directives).
• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, vehicle utilisation, and fuel consumption to identify areas for improvement.
• Plan, manage and control labour usage to achieve budget productivity levels and financial spend.
• Manage the holiday calendar, process holiday requests and ensure driver resource levels match customer volume requirements.
• Responding to unexpected situations like traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, or customer issues, making necessary adjustments to maintain service levels.
• Maintaining clear communication with drivers, clerks, customers, and other departments regarding updates and potential issues.
• Preparing shift reports detailing operational performance, highlighting any critical issues, and proposing solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

Required skills and qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities: The ability to motivate and manage a large team.
• Logistics knowledge: Thorough understanding of transport operations, including route planning, vehicle management, and industry regulations.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Decision-making skills: Ability to make quick and informed decisions under pressure.
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office – Essential
• CPC preferred but not essential
• Experience of scheduling systems (Paragon) - Advantageous
  
  

At Martin Brower UK and Ireland, our commitment to our employees is unwavering. We believe in fostering a people-first culture where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We prioritise creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued. From our leadership team to our frontline workers, we're dedicated to ensuring that each person feels appreciated and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day.

Apply Today: Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference. Apply now and be part of our mission to make it easier to run great restaurants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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