Transport Manager

Job Description:

TRANSPORT MANAGER, CORBY, MANUFACTURING.

£45-48K BASIC SALARY PLUS GREAT BENEFITS. Major European Company offering opportunities to progress and an exciting challenge...

The Company

Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Transport Manager to lead and improve logistics operations at their Northamptonshire based site.

The Role

• Lead and drive operations for least cost while delivering service (internal and external customers) and other organisation goals.
• Develop then deliver budget financial and non-financial targets by maximising efficiency and performance in operations.
• Identify current and future site operations requirements.  Develop strategies, plans and team capabilities to deliver requirements
• Set and define required standards to meet objectives. Challenge and Manage team and supplier performance to achieve agreed standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the performance of the Team by implementing measurable objectives and key performance targets for all department processes, within set timescales, that align with the departmental strategic targets.
• Ensure compliance to all Company Health and Safety standards at all times, always working in a health and safety conscious manner and aware of any issues that may arise from your own actions.
• To supervise and manage agreed budgets and capital expenditure specific to your area of control, and ensure auditable operational and financial records are maintained by assigned staff.
• Drive CI initiatives to imrpove efficiency and standards, utilising modern techniques and processes.

Skills and Experience Required

• CPC Qualification.
• Experience of leading and managing a Transport operation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective Leadership skills. Ability to inspire, motivate, direct and guide others. To be decisive, pro-active and assertive.
• Proven ability to define and manage to clear process standards.
• Problem solving skills. Ability to perform root cause analysis on issues and be able to identify corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement of dept performance. Ability to generate a range of solutions by thinking outside of the ‘box’ and uses ideas of others to reach conclusion. Evaluates course of action after implementation to determine worth and impact.
• IT literate – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• To be able to resolve conflict and build effective relationships with internal/external customers/suppliers

Is This You?

If you fit the bill as outlined above do not delay - apply here and we will be in touch to discuss the role and company in more detail.