Transport Shift Manager

Martin Brower; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tees Valley is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to oversee operations during night shifts. You will manage a team of drivers, ensure compliance with transport legislation, and maintain service standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing transportation operations and strong leadership skills. This role offers a salary between £43,000 - £48,000 and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Performance bonus

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation operations.
• Strong leadership skills with problem-solving focus.
• Knowledge of current and pending industry legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage transportation teams.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and safety standards.
• Monitor trailer temperature and respond to alerts.

Skills

Scheduling systems experience

CPC preferred

Good level of computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Paragon

AS400/JD EDWARDS

Job description

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Responsibilities

Job Title: Transport Shift Manager

Location: Darlington

Full time: Permanent (Night Shift)

Salary: £43,000 - £48,000

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a dynamic and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to lead our logistics operations and ensure our transportation teams operate smoothly and efficiently.

Our Darlington DC will be ready to go live in Q4 and we are now looking for Transport Shift Managers to join our team and support the Transport Operations Manager, creating operational excellence within the DC.

You can read more about our Darlington DC here.

Position Summary:

The Transport Shift Manager will lead and oversee the daily operations of the transportation department during assigned shifts. This role is responsible for managing a team of drivers and logistics personnel to ensure efficient and safe transport of goods, while maintaining high standards of service and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a focus on problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and control labour usage to achieve budget productivity levels and financial spend taking into consideration forecasts/ actual volumes, holidays and any long-term absence.
• Manage all processes within the Martin Brower employee lifecycle.
• Establish clear & documented handovers from your shift. Clearly understand issues and achievements from your shift, with productivity/accuracy/issues documented.
• To 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.
• Evaluate actual journey duration versus plan and implement improvement.
• Provide robust feedback to all Customer Service teams.
• Evaluate current VOR position, and make adjustments if required. Communicate any potential issues to both Transport Operations Manager and Customer Service if impacting on store delivery times.
• Ensure that there is an effective de-briefing process.
• Uphold and demonstrate Martin Brower's care values.
• Ensure complete compliance with all transport legislation and the Working Time Directive legislation.
• Monitor trailer temperature using the Verofresh system and respond to all alerts in a timely fashion.
• Ownership, accuracy and timely completion of all operational data, which can be audited and verified.
• Inspect the yard on a daily basis and complete a yard inspection once a week. Identify and deal with any issues found.
• To work in a multi-temperature food storage environment.

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

People-First Culture: At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued.

Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organization.

Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team.

In return Martin Brower offers career growth opportunities, through training, mentoring and gaining diverse experiences within the business. Diversity and inclusion initiatives, performance bonus and many other incentives.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.