Transport Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Transport Supervisor to manage operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing transport operations, optimizing delivery costs, and maintaining relationships with drivers and suppliers. Candidates should have strong transport knowledge and experience in a demanding setting. This full-time role includes working night shifts with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Increased pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellness EAP

20 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Previous transport experience required.
• Experience with transportation and planning systems is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport operations and liaise with suppliers.
• Maximise backloads and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with team members and partners.

Skills

Transport knowledge and expertise in a busy environment

Transport policy and strategy development

Attention to detail/accuracy

Good IT skills including Microsoft Packages

Education

CPC National (desirable)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to work in an FMCG enviorment for our client in Minworth. This is a full time position.

Hours

Hours - 6pm-6am, 4 on 4 off

Salary

Salary - 31,000

Holidays

Holidays - 20 days per annum

Benefits

Benefits - Increased pension contributions, life asurance, Wellness EAP + more

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for transport operations, liaising with third party suppliers, liaising with employed and agency drivers and assisting the Transport Manager with day to day tasks. Duties include:

• Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identifying cost saving opportunities, trailier 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 and e-mail for the customer
• Responsible for building and maintaining a good working relationship with team members, vendors, hauliers and partners
• Liaising with traffic and administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained

Required skills/qualifications

Required skills/qualifications:

• Have previous transport experience and be able to demonstrate a high level of transport knowledge and expertise in a busy and demanding enviorment
• Experience of transport policy and strategy development along with experience of master planning and a good knowledge of transportation and planning systems.
• CPC National desireable, but not essential
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Packages

To apply for this position, or for more information, please contact the Mainstay Recruitment Team or apply on our website or via the link.