Transport Shift Manager

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Up to 10% annual bonus

Life assurance by 4x salary

Private medical insurance

23 days’ holiday

Company pension with employer match up

Exclusive Müller Rewards discounts

Company IT equipment on site

Free on-site parking

Résumé du poste

Müller in Manchester is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy transport operation at the Müller Manchester Depot. You will coach your team, monitor performance KPIs and drive improvements while keeping safety at the heart of the operation.

As a hands-on leader, you will ensure a consistent shift pattern, engage in performance conversations, and uphold company standards across transport activities. A CPC is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team within transport or logistics.
• Strong coaching and development mindset.
• Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions in a fast-paced operation.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach and support your team to perform at their best.
• Monitor KPIs and take action when performance deviates from plan.
• Run daily operations reviews and translate insights into improvements.
• Manage employee relations with confidence and fairness.
• Prioritise health and safety and lead investigations when needed.
• Ensure shift compliance with legal, audit and DTAS requirements.
• Collaborate with other teams to solve problems and improve operations.
• Support farm services activity and act as escalation point when issues arise.

Connaissances

People leadership

Problem solving

Coaching/Development

Decision making

Formation

Transport Manager CPC (advantage)

Description du poste

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Department: Logistics & Supply Chain & Transport

Location:

Manchester, ENG, GB, M17 1TU

We're looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team at the Müller Manchester Depot.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be right at the heart of the operation, supporting your team, keeping performance on track and making sure we deliver a safe, efficient and well-run transport operation.

If you're a confident people leader who enjoys solving problems, developing others and looking for ways to make things better, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you:

• A consistent shift pattern with plenty of scheduled days off
• Up to 10% annual bonus

What you'll be doing:

You'll take ownership of the shift and lead your team to deliver a great operation. Day to day, you'll:

• Lead, coach and support your team, creating an environment where people can perform at their best
• Keep a close eye on operational performance and KPIs, taking action when things aren't going to plan
• Run Daily Operations Reviews and help turn performance insights into practical improvements
• Support your team through regular performance conversations, development plans and succession planning
• Manage employee relations matters confidently and fairly
• Put health and safety at the heart of the operation, including leading investigations and encouraging your team to speak up and work safely
• Make sure your shift operates in line with legal, audit and DTAS requirements
• Work closely with other teams across the business to solve problems and improve how we operate
• Support farm services activity and act as an escalation point when issues arise
• Lead by example and bring Müller behaviours to life within your team
• Promote and embed MMID behaviours throughout the team.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is comfortable leading in a busy transport environment and genuinely enjoys working with people.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Experience leading a team within transport or logistics
• A confident and approachable leadership style
• A real interest in coaching and developing others
• The ability to stay calm, make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced operation
• A proactive mindset and an eye for continuous improvement
• A good understanding of transport operations
• Transport Manager CPC would be an advantage, but isn't essential

What you'll receive:

As well as a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career with Müller, you'll receive:

• Full-time, permanent Contract
• Up to 10% annual bonus.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• 23 days’ holiday, increasing with service.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and bereavement leave.
• Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 8%.
• Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, with more than 800 online and in-store discounts.
• Company-supplied IT equipment and concessionary products.
• Free, secure on-site parking.

At Müller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.