Transport Shift Manager - Dairy Logistics Lead (On-Call)

Arla Group; Dodleston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Benefits portal access

Family friendly policies

26 days holiday + bank holidays

DCPC module provided each year

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Arla Group is seeking a Transport Team Leader to manage a driver group at our Chester Depot. You will coordinate shift planning, lead day-to-day milk collection operations, and ensure compliance with health and safety and company policies.

The role involves on-call duties and weekend rotation, with a focus on delivering reliable, timely service to our producer-owners. You will work closely with the Inbound Operations team, develop drivers, and use Verilocation, Opitool, and SAP to optimize

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of drivers in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Willingness to gain the Transport Manager CPC qualification with employer support.
• Proactive, forward-thinking leadership with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise shift to ensure efficient milk collection operations.
• Lead day-to-day management of driver group including training, performance, absence, discipline and grievances.
• Act as first point of contact for farmers and resolve issues as they arise.
• Participate in route planning using system tools and liaise with Head Office to align with the business plan.

Skills

Team leadership

Driver management

People management

Forward thinking

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Tools

Verilocation

Opitool

SAP

Job description

Arla Group is seeking a Transport Team Leader to manage a driver group at our Chester Depot. You will coordinate shift planning, lead day-to-day milk collection operations, and ensure compliance with health and safety and company policies.

The role involves on-call duties and weekend rotation, with a focus on delivering reliable, timely service to our producer-owners. You will work closely with the Inbound Operations team, develop drivers, and use Verilocation, Opitool, and SAP to optimize