CML (Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to the discount retailers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to continued growth our Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join their friendly team on full time permanent basis.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 7pm-7am (flexibility required). 

As a Transport Supervisor you will responsible for the supervision of the Transport Operators and the driver team, including execution of the daily plan for company and third-party resources, ensuring that all vehicles and drivers get clear precise instructions and are fully utilised.

Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:

• Continuous review of transport function to reduce operating costs, improve earnings per mile, mpg and maximise revenue and profit.
• Support initiatives in terms of driver attraction, retention, and return on investment.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis initiatives to find long term solutions to transport issues and implement.
• Responsible for managing out of hours defects and callouts.
• Review of actual versus planned activity on a daily and weekly basis.
• Supporting the Transport Manager in all areas to ensure achievement of KPI’s, and in monitoring the cost control against the transport budget.
• Ensure that all service levels, including seasonal peaks, are supported efficiently, safely and cost effectively and within the constraints of drivers’ hours and H & S regulations.
• Identify the training and development needs for Transport Operators and implement development plans.
• Ensure that any team /people issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently and in line with Company policy and procedures, including incident and accident investigations.
• To support the Depot management team in leading excellent depot communication, including all drivers, the Transport Operations, Customer Service Operation and the Warehouse team.

• Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/ driving rules and regulations.
• Previous management/ supervisory experience.
• Attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/training.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.

As part of our drive to make CML 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 dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

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

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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!