Transport Supervisor AM/PM

Unipart; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in transport solutions is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and administrators in ensuring operational excellence. The role demands a commitment to safety and compliance while fostering customer relations and promoting Unipart's values. Ideal candidates will have strong transport planning experience and exceptional leadership abilities.

Benefits

22 days rising holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a transport manager with transport planning.
• Experience in an operational/transport environment.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment in line with policies.
• Ensure legal compliance of transport operations.
• Manage costs and service in line with KPIs.

Skills

Transport planning

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of transport legislation

Education

Certified Transport Manager

Tools

Microlise

TruPac

Paragon

Job description

Location: Warth Park, Raunds, Northamptonshire

Shifts: Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £37,500 per annum

Benefits: 22 days rising holiday plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme

About The Job

Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. Youll have an important part to play delivering a high standard of performance across safety, compliance, service and cost.

Here at Unipart we dont just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's From Gate to Great training and development program.

As a Transport Supervisor you will provide effective leadership and support to a team of drivers and administrators.

As Part Of Your Key Responsibilities Youll

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, in line with Uniparts Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Ensure our customer promise is delivered, engaging with our customers and promoting the Unipart brand values
• Ensure the legal compliance of transport operations under your control
• Manage cost and service in line with agreed Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure quality standards are maintained in line with OTIF measures
• Ensure the team achieves the performance targets required and contributes to the achievement of service levels
• Liaise with the Warehouse teams to ensure all loads are completed accurately and loaded on time
• Accountability for employee satisfaction levels by applying good leadership and employee engagement practices
• Ensure compliance with the organisations health, safety and security procedures and contribute to risk assessments and the development of safe systems of work
• Promote and behave in a way consistent with Uniparts vision, values, and principals
• Facilitate effective communication, between your team, peers, and the management team
• Communicate and support the implementation of internal continuous improvement tools and techniques
  
  

About You

Wed love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role!

• Experience as a transport manager with transport planning
• Experience of working in an operational/transport environment
• Proven experience of delivering excellent customer service
• Capability to plan and manage your own workload and communicate effectively to others
• Knowledge of transport legislation, Working Time Directive, Drivers hours
• Working knowledge and experience using digital transport systems (Microlise, TruPac, Paragon or similar)
• Desirable but not essential Certified Transport Manager (refresher/qualified)
  
  

Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.

You may also have experience in the following: Transport Supervisor, Transport Manager, Transport Team Leader, Supply Chain Supervisor, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Team Leader, Transport Planner, Logistics Supervisor, Logistics Manager, Logistics Team Leader etc.

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