Transport Shift Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are proud to be an award winning 3PL service specialising in chilled warehousing. Offering clients total supply chain solutions by providing an excellent platform for world class clients providing day one for day one picking capability and complete coverage of the UK and Ireland via eight strategically located warehouses, providing over 100,000 pallet spaces, with a massive 1.5m cases delivered daily.

Job Description

Due to a restructure of the team and continued business growth, we are now seeking a conscientious and reliable Manager to join our Transport team in Stafford. As a Transport Shift Manager, you will manage the day to day running of the Transport operation, together with motivating and managing a large team of direct reports (including Transport Operators, Drivers & Shunters).

Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights, 19.00-07.00

Key Duties of a Transport Shift Manager:

  • Ensure all aspects of Transport legal compliance and Health & Safety are maintained and that deliveries are made on time and at the right standard
  • Operate within budget/KPI levels of the site and strive to exceed these expectations
  • Manage and investigate all delivery issues, communicating effectively to both internal and external clients as required
  • Involvement in the recruitment and training of new starters – operations staff and drivers
  • Maintain regular reviews and develop Personal Development Plans for all team members to maximise their contributions to the department
  • Conduct safety conversations with all colleagues to engage and raise awareness of Health & Safety
  • Review and conduct risk assessments of the site, delivery points and collection points and complete regular work place inspections
  • Ensure full adherence to all statutory and legal requirements
  • Manage the team’s performance in line with Drivers Hours, WTD and MPG KPI’s

Qualifications

  • Proven experience within a similar transport management position in FMCG environment
  • Significant knowledge and experience of tachographs, driving rules and regulations
  • CPC National Licence is essential
  • Ability to effectively prioritise workloads in order to meet set deadlines
  • Have a professional and approachable character to ensure smooth running of the general operation
  • Be customer service driven with strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence and steer
  • Good IT skills including MS Office with a high level of numeracy and a keen eye for detail

Additional Information

As part of its drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competive holiday entitlement
  • Pension contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer 
  • Group Life Assurance of 4x your annual salary
  • 5% Performance related bonus
  • Private medical insurance cover for yourself
  • Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam

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