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Transport Planner - Night Shift Supervisor
Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Night Shift Transport Supervisor to oversee transport operations. This role involves planning vehicle routes, managing driver assignments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word, and will be adept at fostering a motivated team environment. With a focus on efficiency improvements and operational excellence, this position offers a dynamic work atmosphere where your leadership and organizational skills will make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in transport management, this opportunity is for you.
Qualifications
- Experience in transport operations with strong IT skills.
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Plan vehicle routes and manage driver assignments efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitor transport operations and report on performance.
Skills
Education
Tools
My client is a successful haulage business who are now looking to recruit a Night Shift Transport Supervisor.
The Night Transport Supervisor will oversee efficient and cost-effective transport operations for the delivery networks, ensuring that all hygiene, quality, and performance standards are consistently met while promoting and maintaining safe working practices.
- Plan and schedule vehicle routes and driver assignments to optimize cost-effectiveness while meeting operational deadlines.
- Communicate clear and timely operational updates to drivers.
- Input and update data accurately within the Traffic Management System, ensuring all required fields are complete.
- Monitor and track the location of trailers and trucks effectively.
- Verify driver paperwork for accuracy and ensure it is appropriately forwarded to relevant departments.
- Continuously evaluate operations to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
- Manage drivers on a day-to-day basis, maintaining oversight of performance and conduct.
- Provide training and skill development opportunities to meet operational needs and enhance team efficiency.
- Foster a motivated and enthusiastic team environment.
- Offer out-of-hours support to drivers and team members when required.
- Operate relevant systems, including Palletways and UPN portals.
- Ensure adherence to all company internal processes and procedures.
- Hold and maintain valid counterbalance forklift and scissor lift licenses.
- Ensure vehicles are not overloaded and comply with weight regulations.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety legislation, including SWP, Risk Assessments, Near Miss reporting, and LOLER/RIDDOR regulations.
- Maintain compliance with all aspects of fleet regulations.
- Prepare and submit operational activity reports as required.
- Proficiency in IT, including Excel and Word.
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
- Team-oriented with the capability to inspire confidence and drive in others.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and drivers.
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage and respond to unexpected challenges.
- General transport operations knowledge.
- Advanced PC literacy, including familiarity with network portals, alongside the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 9pm – 7am
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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