Transport Manager

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join one of Bradfords leading Food Produce Distributers. This is a permanent role for a Transport Manager to lead an operations with 15 permanent drivers, over a fleet of 15 HGVs and 20 trailers.£50,000 - £55,000 BenefitsPension: Government Pension SchemeHoliday: 20 days and 8 statsMonday to Friday (hours vary with operational needs)Occasional Saturday at time and halfIntroduction to the Transport ManagerThe Transport Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Transport Operations activities are structured and executed effectively, to ultimately ensure lowest cost to serve, highest measures of efficiency can be gained whilst maintaining a clear focuson safe and customer focused services.The search for talented management who can elevate, compose, and execute plans, motivate and re-energise teams and bring new innovative ideas to all employees within the business, whilst demonstrating business and commercial acumen, combined with tactical operationalexcellence continues to be the driving force for bringing in external talent.This is an exceptional opportunity for a high performing candidate to join a well-established, family centric, professional modern organisation during a period of progressive growth and change. The successful candidate will be seeking to drive the right behaviourswith the workforce while striving for best-in-class processes and fit for purpose systems to impact on process, service and profitability.The Transport Manager, you will be working closely with the senior management team and will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transport matters within the site. This includes managing supplier contracts, organisingtransport plans, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers and staff are aware of their duties.Immediate role focus will be to refine and simplify current ways of working to ensure efficient running of the operation. This will be achieved by developing a continuous improvement culture via engagement and people focus across all aspects of the operation.Job title Transport ManagerReporting to Head of OperationsDirect reports 16 driversProfileThe Transport Manager is an integral member of the operational leadership team, responsible for managing the delivery driver, fleet assets and other related material handling equipment and transport plan to ensure optimisation of site logistics and transportsolutions to meet the needs of the customer are embedded and practiced at all times. Managing the transport team to ensure that all duties are fulfilled to the required standard Ensure that the transport team deal with all orders and customer queries in a timely manner Manage national route planning for multi-drop vehicles (HGV) Dispatch management Monitor OTIF (on time and in full) performance, understanding reasons for any challenges and resolve problems as required Communicate effectively and appropriately with drivers, customers and internal teams Ensure the on-time delivery, in good condition, of the correct product to the customer Schedule customer deliveries via our own vehicles to achieve a quality delivery service by the most cost effective method Ensure working hours are compliant with the Road Transport Regulations and the GB Domestic Rules Aim for first time resolution of internal and external disputes and queries Achieve targets whilst maintaining a focus on accuracy and quality of work Report transport accidents, incidents and near misses and conduct appropriate investigation Set Quality standards, write instructions and carry out daily audit against them Ensure appropriate First Aid, Fire Marshalls, Safety Representative cover in the transport team Use appropriate geographical and transport network knowledge to maximise efficiency planning Be the Driver Trainer - sign off training completion and audit effectiveness Receive absence notifications Conflict management. Deal with day-to-day conflicts so they are addressed in a timely manner Guide, motivate and engage with employees on regular basis Communicate regularly progress with Head of Operations Motivate teams to behave within core values and promote healthy culture of engagement Empower employees to express their voice through sharing opinions and ideas Ownership and pro-activity (stepping up to act without waiting for instruction) Ensure diversity and inclusion Ensure all employees are provided with a clear objective to drive motivation and give a sense of purpose and meaning to their work Demonstrate positive values such as integrity, empowerment, employee well-being, and high performance to enable the same values to cascadeto all levels of operations Inspire teams through leading by example Support teams in identifying and implementing continuous improvement solutions Analyse vehicle and equipment performance and review suitability Ensure preventative maintenance activities have been carried out Collaborate with senior management on efficiency of vehicles and equipment Ensure Legalisation & Compliance Manage CPC requirements Ensure all driving documentation is valid, including driving licences, driver qualification cards, endorsement checks etcThe roleWhat kind of person are you looking for A professional modern thinking Transport Manager Proven track record in a similar role within the transport and logistic industry. Hold a CPC National / International Qualification Have ownership of the O License You will have an excellent working knowledge of EU driver hours and WTD Legislation, as well as excellent working knowledge of Tachograph legislation You will be able to demonstrate experience of successful resource management. Be commercially astute Have excellent organisational and communication skills Have a proven track record of working towards KPIs Have strategic awareness Be a strong leader and team player Have excellent IT skills Have excellent analytical skills Be a strong, empowering people manager West Yorkshire, BradfordElevation Recruitment Groups Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions.

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