Transport Supervisor

Culina Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking a Transport Supervisor for its Skelmersdale location. The role involves overseeing transport operations, optimizing costs, and managing supervisor teams in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have transport experience, strong planning and communication skills, and attention to detail. Benefits include pension contributions, life assurance, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Previous transport and office experience in a busy environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development.
• Good knowledge of transportation and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 24/7 transport operations and supervise transport supervisors.
• Communicate daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure effective planning.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

CPC National qualification (desirable)

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor to join our team in Skelmersdale on a full-time, permanent basis!

Salary: £32,130 per annum.

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.

As a Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for the 24/7 transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors, and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.

Job responsibilities include:

• Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, trailer utilisation, and cost efficiency.
• Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries from multiple warehousing sites.
• Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
• Liaising with the GBD traffic and administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
• Reporting problems and resolving issues or queries that may arise.
• Communicating daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
• Continuing improvement for cost reductions, including tactical route changes.

Qualifications:

• Previous transport and office experience demonstrating high transport knowledge and expertise in a busy environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and good knowledge of transportation and planning systems.
• CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Planning and organisational skills, high numeracy levels.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering accurate information.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work, promoting inclusivity and diversity. We support employee development through dedicated learning programs and recognize success with various awards.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!