As Transport Manager you will ensure the effective operation of the Transport function, drive continuous improvements and further develop integrated transport solutions to deliver a premium and cost effective service. You will produce, agree & manage the Transport budget, accounting for any variances.  Take a proactive approach in order to fully engage any new initiatives at the depot, ensuring the integration of projects is successful in line with business needs.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week.

Key Duties of a Transport Manager:

• Proactively seek optimisation without affecting service.
• Integration and control of new cross dock clients where applicable.
• Increased vehicle fleet to include offsite parking.
• Responsible for the interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Direct, motivate and develop team members to equip them with the skills to lead and manage their teams.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory legislation in regard to Health & Safety and statutory Transport rules and regulations.
• Managing a group of approved 3rd party hauliers on national and international journeys.
• Responsible for communication cascades throughout the transport operation.
• Propose, agree and implement service standard agreements for products with customers in conjunction with other areas of the business.
• Consider proposals and implementation of improvements methods in regard to staff, operational changes to transport associated activities which will improve efficiency and/or levels of performance.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff and products.
• Support the Company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example recycling initiatives.
• Client Interface with all major customers including implementation meetings, customer reviews and other ad hoc meetings as required.
• Work to tight deadlines on new initiatives.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to the Transport Department.
• Ensure the Companies Operator Licences are maintained efficiently and accurately at all times contingency planning to avoid Company exposure to the Operator Licences
• To drive through continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactive management of new legislation
• Effective Manage the Transport Department through KPI measures
• Effective day-to-day decision making for administration teams
• Retailer Interface in regard to Key supplier management for quality and cost
• Significant UK and continental supplier collection responsibilities
• Achieve efficiency through managing, planning and controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives