Transport Supervisor

Culina Group; Water Orton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking a Transport Supervisor for a full-time 6-month contract. This role involves managing transport operations and overseeing transport supervisors to ensure cost-effective delivery solutions. Candidates should have experience in transportation environments and possess strong planning skills, contributing to a positive and efficient operational culture.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: 4% employee and employer contributions

Life Assurance: 2x annual salary

Wellness: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month/Year rewards

Over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport environment.
• Knowledge in transport policy and strategy development.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24/7 transport operations and support the Transport Manager.
• Ensure cost control in accordance with budget forecasts.
• Liaise with transport planning teams to optimise delivery efficiency.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Planning skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

CPC National qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 Minworth on a full-time 6-month contract.

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

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 that costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.

Job responsibilities of a Transport Supervisor 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 out of multiple warehousing sites.
• Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries by 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 maintain high standards of performance.
• Reporting problems and dealing with issues/queries that may arise.
• Communicating daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
• Identifying tactical route changes for cost reductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous transport and office experience, demonstrating high-level transport knowledge in a busy environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and transportation systems.
• CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, high numeracy level.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work. We promote inclusivity and diversity and support employee development and recognition.

Our learning and development programmes are available to all employees, providing opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a positive team culture.

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: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!