Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7)

Loom Talent; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG logistics provider is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead a key team in Walsall. This dynamic role requires a background in logistics and supply chain, strong management skills, and an understanding of health and safety standards. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency, foster team development, and ensure compliance with company policies, all while working in a fast-paced environment with numerous opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Company Holidays

Company Pension Contributions

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience at Transport Supervisor level.
• Managed teams of 60+ employees.
• Working knowledge of TMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of circa 80 colleagues.
• Uphold health & safety standards.
• Manage performance metrics and KPIs.

Skills

People management

Problem-solving

Health and safety

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background

Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement knowledge

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

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Job Title: Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7)
Client: Leading FMCG Logistics Provider
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 Day Working (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00) over an 8-week cycle, not alternate (including weekend working typically 1 in 2)
Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 + additional company benefits.
Role Location: Walsall (B43)

Are you a dynamic Transport professional looking to make a significant impact at a fast paced, rapidly growing, UK leading FMCG business?


Company Overview:

Loom Talent have been exclusively appointed on a Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7) vacancy by a leading FMCG business, due to rapid growth at their largest site in the network, based in the Walsall.

Key Responsibilities:

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of circa x80 colleagues to reach their full potential. Your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the Transport distribution arm of the business.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing site standardisation.
• Performance Management: Proven experience managing under / over performance, along with experience leading; Probation reviews, return to works, PDP's, Annual Reviews and Disciplinary's.
• TMS Expertise: Utilise your experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

Key Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate for Transport Team Manager (Any 5 from 7) position will have the following skills and experiences:

• Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Have experience working within a FMCG background - Advantageous.
• Have a minimum of 3+ years' experience at a Transport Supervisor / Transport Shift Manager / Transport Operations Manager level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 60+ employees / drivers through direct managerial reports - Essential.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
• A working knowledge of TMS systems - Essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to Walsall, for 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package:

• Salary - £30,000 to £33,500 (Dependant on experience).
• Company Holidays.
• Company Pension Contributions.
• Plus, additional company benefits.
• Lots of opportunity for progression.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team, drive operational excellence, and champion safety and efficiency, this could be the role for you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Management, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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