Transport Team Leader (Transport Shift Manager) - Four Crosses

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Transport Team Leader for their Four Crosses Inbound Depot. This management role involves overseeing the operation of raw milk collection, leading a team of drivers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in a transport environment and be proactive leaders dedicated to people development.

Qualifications

• Experienced Transport Team Leader or Shift Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and manage a team of drivers.
• Willingness to achieve or possess Transport Manager CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of drivers in the collection of raw milk.
• Managing daily operations, compliance and health & safety.
• Participating in route planning and addressing operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Tools

Verilocation

SAP

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Location:

Four Crosses, GB

About the role

Due to internal moves within the team we have a very exciting vacancy within our Operations team for a Transport Team Leader (TransportShift Manager) to join the team at our Four Crosses Inbound Depot. Working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week contract including on call, one weekend in four (on call salary uplift applicable) you will be leading a shift in the day to day operation of the collection of raw milk from our producers who, as a co-operative business, are also our owners. You will lead a team of drivers operating Bulk Farm collection and Bulk Tanker delivery vehicles.

Reporting into the Inbound OperationsManager, you will ensure that daily activity aligns with the business plan along withlegalcompliance and health & safety

Closely liaising with Head Office, you will plan and organise the shift to ensure efficient and effective management of the milk collection operation, as the first point of contact for farmers and resolving issues as they arise

You will participate in route planning, using systems such as Verilocation, Opitool and SAP

As a people manager, you will motivate your team to succeed but also be responsible for day to day training, management of driver group, development, performance management, absence management, discipline and grievances

What are we looking for?

• Experienced Transport Team Leaders or Shift Managers who have experience managing a team of drivers in a similar fast paced environment.
• We are looking for someone with a Transport Manager CPC qualification or someone who is enthusiastic and willing to gain the qualification which we would cover the costs for.
• We are looking for proactive and forward thinking leaders with the ability to deliver accurate results under tight and pressured time constraints.
• The team is very people-orientated and we are looking for someone who is a true people person and wants to bring the best out in people.

Without the ongoing delivery of raw milk to our dairies we cannot produce high quality dairy products for our customers, so this role is essential in achieving our business goals, if you’d like to be a part of this amazing journey click apply or reach out if you have any questions!

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

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