Transport Operations Manager
MUST HAVE knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector
We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join a leading Blue-Chip Airfreight Transport operation based at Heathrow.
The successful Transport Operations Manager will manage a team of 5/6 and circa 40 trucks.
Reporting directly to the UK Transport Manager, the Transport Operations Manager will be the first point of contact for Customers and main hauliers, with a strong focus on planning, customer satisfaction, communication and overall responsibility for Transport operations.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Responsible for ensuring a coherent interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
2. Motivate and develop planners to equip them with the skills to manage their teams of drivers
3. Ensure compliance with all Transport legislations and Health & Safety requirements
4. Be responsible for communication throughout the transport operation
5. Propose and implement changes to the operation to improve efficiency and/or levels of performance
6. Ensure a secure and safe environment for team members and assets
7. Achieve efficiency through managing planning & controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives
8. Manage a team of c.80 drivers, along with planning teams.
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