My clients a well-established, growing freight forwarder seeking an experienced Warehouse/ transport operations manager!
Duties would include:
* To complete vehicle checks ensuring pre checks are completed
* ETSF bonded warehousing and customs procedures
* To build strong relationship with clients
* Resolving any issues
* Monitoring service level agreements and expectations
* Compliance / Drivers hours and Taco's
* Ensure manpower planning to ensure cover at all times and manage agency requirements.
* Complete ad hoc vehicle checks ensuring pre checks are completed and any anomalies are actioned and recorded.
* Ensure accurate loading and processing of deliveries, reviewing and recovery planning where
* Manage the development and performance of the team through training and coaching.
* Manage and coordinate any activities that affect operational decisions.
* Leads the health and safety agenda in your area and ensure all audits, checks and compliance routines are up to date.
* Ensure routine vehicle and FLT maintenance is scheduled.
* Complete security checks and staff searches weekly.
* Pro actively manage unplanned absence and lateness to ensure minimal disruption to customer.
Skills required:
* Previous experience within a similar role
* Experience within a supervisory / management role
* Good understanding of current transportation and H&S regulations
* Freight forwarding experience
* FLT trained
* Full UK driving licence
* CPC - desirable
* Route planning experience
* PC literate
Working hours:
* Monday- Friday 0600-1500