Transport Supervisor

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd in Louth is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to execute transport plans, optimise routes and maximise vehicle utilisation while complying with driver hours and WTD legislation.

You will manage site planners, liaise with customers and ensure timely deliveries, safety standards and adherence to transport regulations across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy Transport office.
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Good standard of education.
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site planning and routing deliverables align with customer schedules and windows.
• Liaise with customers regarding delays and issues with delivery.
• Develop back-haul lanes and optimise fleet utilisation.
• Coordinate late-load reports and ensure WTD compliance by drivers.
• Brief and de-brief drivers and site planners; ensure loads meet safety standards.

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our team based in Louth. As a Transport Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the execution of transport plans ensuring transport and network SLA's/KPI's are achieved, developing and building efficient routes whilst maximising vehicle capacity - ensuring all work is distributed whilst complying with Transport Legislation, Health & Safety and customer service requirements. You will also ensure that the customer's products are delivered on time and in full using the most cost effective means possible, and best use of available resources including maximising the utilisation of Menzies Drivers in line with current driver hours and WTD legislation.

The Details:

• Location: Louth
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 12:00 - 21:00
• Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay
• Ensure that your Site Planners plan all relevant customer deliveries utilising the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met
• Liaise with the Customer as required in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery
• Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation
• Co-ordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines
• Ensure your drivers are compliant with Working Time Directive
• Ensure that the drivers regularly Download Driver cards for analysis
• Ensure that the Site Planners Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
• Through liaising with your Site Planners that you are fully aware of any delays and possible issues with delivery
• Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required
• Source local sub-contractors as and when required
• Ensure that Site Planners are aware that the loads meet safety standards
• Manage the Site Planners ensuring they are using the most efficient start times
• Ensure adequate Pre-Briefing of Drivers is taking place by the Transport Supervisors to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
• Ensure adequate De-Briefing of Drivers, by the Transport Supervisors, upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly
• Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist.
• Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers
• Fully understand and communicate agreed KPI's for Department
• All other transport office related duties
• Ensuring all drivers are appropriately trained and familarised with both operations and equipment
• From time to time, you may be requested to deputise for the Manager on daily plan/do/review calls
• Liaise with and feedback to driver agencies for ad-hoc and peak driver support

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a busy Transport office
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Good standard of education
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Knowledge of transport systems

Technical skills and behavioral competencies:

• Leading and engaging people
• Develop self and others
• Self starter who works on their own initiative
• Ability to prioritise
• Team Player
• Lateral thinker
• Works well under pressure
• Able to develop relationships with others (both internal and external)
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Time For You: Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.