Transport Team Manager

Booker Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national food wholesaler in Hatfield is seeking a Transport Team Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. The role requires excellent people management skills and the ability to work under pressure to achieve KPIs. Candidates should have previous transport operation experience and strong communication skills. Full training and development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Transport operation is essential.
• Excellent people management skills and ability to develop self and others.
• Good understanding of Transport Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Efficient operation of day-to-day shift.
• Maximise productivity and quality through supporting the team.
• Ensure effective communication within the Transport department.

Skills

Excellent people management skills

Ability to plan resources

Good understanding of transport procedures

Commitment to work under pressure

Effective team worker

PC literacy in Excel and Word

Education

CPC qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are a growing multi-national food wholesaler looking to recruit a Transport Team Manager to work in our Distribution Centre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, this role requires someone capable of working under pressure, with a good analytical approach to deliver business results and achieve performance and service levels. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Manager with a transport background. Candidates will require some team supervisory and people management experience. Working within a team environment, the successful candidate will work to achieve operational KPIs to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive culture.

There is a need for flexibility as the successful candidate may be required to work on a 5 from 7 basis. Hours of work will be predominantly nights, but flexibility of hours is required with operational needs and may include weekend working.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

Responsibilities

• The efficient operation of your day-to-day shift.
• Maximise productivity and quality through monitoring, encouraging and supporting the drivers and clerical team.
• Ensure effective use of all available resources, working based on continual improvement and cost-down.
• Ensure KPI’s are met.
• Monitor and control absence.
• Ensure effective communications both internally in Transport department, within the Distribution Centre and with Customers including Supply Chain and branches.
• Identify training needs and design/implement training plans.
• Challenge under performance and recognise good performance in equal measure.
• Conduct disciplinary and absence hearings effectively when required.
• Conduct appraisal reviews for the colleagues within your team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience within a Transport operation is essential.
• Excellent people management skills together with the ability to plan resource and report KPI information with accuracy.
• A good understanding of multi-temperature warehouse/transport procedures and compliance, with high initiative, focus and flexibility.
• Commitment and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop self and others.
• Experience applying knowledge of relevant legislation (Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination, etc.).
• A good understanding of Transport Legislation and the impact of non-compliance to protect the company Operator Licence.
• Be part of a Transport Department culture that fosters a “Great Place to Work” atmosphere with colleague engagement and inclusion as a key focus.
• Ability to plan labour and resources to deliver operational requirements to a timely manner while meeting KPI’s and Service Levels.
• Effective team worker and confident, positive communicator.
• PC literacy in Excel and Word.
• CPC qualification is preferred but not essential.

Full training and development will be given to successful candidates.