Transport Supervisor

Executive Connect LTD; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Skelmersdale is seeking a Transport Supervisor to manage transport projects and ensure efficient delivery operations. The role involves financial management and close collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong transport knowledge and problem-solving skills. This position offers a salary of GBP32,130 with a shift pattern of four on four off nights.

Qualifications

• Previous transport and office experience in a demanding environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport projects with responsibility for financial management.
• Communicate with Transport Manager and maximize backloads.
• Liaise with teams to maintain performance standards.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Road Runner Pro

Tachomaster

Falcon

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Shift pattern Four on Four off Nights

Salary GBP32,130

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project management of a range of single and multi-disciplinary transport projects involving responsibility for resourcing, financial management and controls including the timely and reliable delivery of objectives.

Communicating with Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identifying cost saving opportunities, trailer utilisation and cost efficiency.

Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sites.

Review the strategic transport plans daily in relation to providing cost effective solutions and reacting to unexpected issues.

Supporting the Transport Planning Team with their daily work load for a fleet of vehicles based at Fradley and Brackmills.

Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries by telephone, fax and e-mail from our customer, sub contract hauliers and warehousing sites.

Responsible for building and maintaining a good working relationship with team members, vendors, hauliers and partners.

Liaising with the traffic and administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained at all times.

Reporting problems and dealing with any issues/queries that may arise.

Daily communication with operational teams, vendors and customers regarding network/route plan changes.

Continual improvement for cost reductions, identifying where cost can be saved from tactical route changes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Have previous transport and office experience and be able to demonstrate a high level of transport knowledge and expertise in a busy and demanding environment

Experience of transport policy and strategy development along with experience in master planning and a good knowledge of transportation and planning systems

Knowledge of Road Runner Pro, Tachomaster and Falcon would be advantageous

Be able to work as part of a friendly team and under own initiative

Have excellent problem solving and organisational skills

Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale

Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year.

Be able to communicate well at all levels of the business and be professional and strong in both oral and report writing, bid drafting and communication with clients and colleagues alike.

Motivated and adaptable to project demands including assisting, managing and mentoring more junior team members as required.

Be highly motivated and demonstrate the drive and desire to progress

Must be Flexible in approach to work and shift patterns

Interested please apply