Transport Shift Manager 4 on 4 off (Night Shift)

Loom Talent; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the Midlands is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for night shifts. The role involves leading a large team, ensuring health and safety standards, and leveraging Transport Management Systems for operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a logistics background, a Transport Management CPC, and at least 5 years of managerial experience. A competitive salary of £46,000 to £48,000 per annum is offered.

Benefits

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Transport Shift Manager or similar role.
• Experience working in an FMCG background is advantageous.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of approximately 100 colleagues.
• Uphold health and safety standards within the transport division.
• Manage daily activities of the transport fleet in line with company policy.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background

Transport Management CPC

Management of teams beyond 100

People management and leadership skills

Problem-solving and analytical abilities

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

About the job

Role: Transport Shift Manager 4 on 4 off (Night Shift)

Location: Coventry

Salary: 46,000 - 48,000 per annum

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and team management? Loom Talent Limited are working with a leading logistics provider in the Midlands that are looking to add a talented and proactive Transport Shift Manager 4 on 4 off (Night Shift) to their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who is passionate about logistics and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of circa x100 colleagues to reach their full potential through direct managerial reports, your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the Transport distribution arm of the business, accident reduction through continued training and assessment.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing site standardisation. You will have overall responsibility of the management of the daily activity of the company's fleet policy and associated transport staff in line with legal requirements, company policy and procedures, quality standards and within budget, whilst ensuring that an effective service is provided to the customer.
• Performance Management: Proven experience managing under / over performance, along with experience leading; Probation reviews, return to works, PDP's, Annual Reviews and Disciplinary's.
• TMS Expertise: Utilise your experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate for the Transport Shift Manager 4 on 4 off (Night Shift) opportunity will have the following skills and experience:

• Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Hold a Transport Management CPC - Essential.
• Have experience working within a FMCG background - Advantageous.
• Have a minimum of 5+ year's experience at a Transport Shift Manager / Transport Shift Operations Manager Level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 100+ employees / drivers through direct managerial reports - Essential.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
• A working knowledge of TMS systems - Essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to Coventry for 5 days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - 46,000 to 48,000 (DOE)
• Plus, additional company benefits.