Who are Culina? 

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.  

Life in this role 

As part of our, Contract Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Operations Manager. 

The Transport Operations Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 transport operations, ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations. You will also motivate and manage a team to develop them through engagement, training and personal development plans.  

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00-16.00

Key Duties of a Transport Operations Manager:

• Manage your team to ensure they execute traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports and daily confirmation of spend.  
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the planning team to plan the resource.
• Motivate and develop the transport team and ensure that they comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Communicate with third party hauliers in regards to control all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre-loading.
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly compliance milestones are achieved, measured by internal audit scoring.
• Attend daily, weekly and monthly customer review meetings.
• Monitor, audit and control suppliers.
• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business.
• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll need... 

• Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy
• Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer
• Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
• An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills
• Personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact
• Highly tolerant of change – able to work within an evolving organisation
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive changes in the business
• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Good commercial knowledge of transport operations, consumer orientated and customer service driven
• Problem solving in a pressurised environment

What is in it for you? 

• If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 
• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme. 
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. 
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. 
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.