Transport Shift Manager

Reyes Beverage Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Coventry is seeking a Transport Shift Manager (Nights) to oversee operations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing logistics teams and knowledge of scheduling systems. The role emphasizes compliance with legislation and effective team leadership. This is a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a logistics environment.
• Familiarity with health & safety legislation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a team of drivers and clerks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Conduct assessments/appraisals for all staff.

Skills

Scheduling systems experience (Paragon)

AS400/JD EDWARDS

Good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office

Education

CPC certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transport Shift Manager (Nights)

Location: Coventry

Full-time: Permanent

Salary: £40,513.36 - £50,645.45

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and team management? Join us as a Transport Shift Manager for nights 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 — 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 team of drivers, shunters and clerks, to achieve daily workload to pre-determined productivity and service level targets. Ensure total compliance to all legislation pertaining to health & safety, employment law, EU and company hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage own and plan adjacent shifts so that budgets are met or exceeded.
• Establish clear and documented handovers from your shift. Clearly understand issues and achievements from your shift, with productivity/accuracy/issues documented.
• Consistently deliver an accuracy level for all customers by managing the credit process.
• Ensure that staff are trained and competent to carry out tasks assigned to them and manage under performance.
• Ensure our drivers are ambassadors for the company, and are suitably attired and presentable to both customers and the public.
• Ensure all assessments / appraisals are carried out on all staff on a six monthly basis.
• Deputise for the Senior Transport Shift Manager or Transport Operations Manager when requested.
• Plan, manage and control labour usage to achieve budget productivity levels and financial spend.
• Manage the departmental holiday calendar, process all holiday requests and ensure departmental cover at all times.
• Shift preparation planning for future shifts, with reference to forecast/actual volumes, holidays and any long term absence.
• Carry out any reasonable request as directed by Transport Operations Manager or the General Manager.
• Evaluate actual journey duration versus plan, and implement improvement.
• Meet and greet shift.
• Support the Senior TSM in the preparation and maintenance of weekly financial figures.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies:

• Experience of scheduling systems (Paragon)
• AS400/ JD EDWARDS
• Aware of all current and pending industry legislation and developments
• CPC preferred but not essential
• Good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office

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 are 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.