Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, manage and oversee all aspects of transportation for Precon’s multiple sites with day-to-day control of the Woolpit yard, goods in and production teams.
Staff Management
1. Effectively manage all staff within the transport department and support Warehouse/Yard operations.
2. Conduct regular staff performance reviews alongside HR.
3. Manage and provide training and guidance to staff to enhance their skills and performance.
4. Authorize holidays and ensure departments are always sufficiently covered.
5. Manage ongoing staff development, changes, additions to the transport department and yard teams as the company expands to meet changing demands.
6. Coordinate with all departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.
7. Implement best practices for warehouse organization and efficiencies.
Daily Routing
1. Oversee all transport operations for all sites, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods and any new depots as the company expands.
2. Manage and organize daily vehicle routing.
3. Track orders using trackers and ensure regular contact with drivers is maintained.
4. Supervise warehouse and yard operations at the Head Office in Woolpit.
5. Ensure drivers are returning and correct PODs/EPODs on time, signed, dated, and printed, collection notes returned to Transport and then passed to Accounts.
6. Work closely with the sales department to ensure Precon meets the needs of our customers with timely delivery of orders, plus accommodating any site restrictions. Also, updating the sales department on ETAs.
Vehicle Maintenance and Compliance
1. Manage and oversee maintenance requirements to ensure Precon is compliant with all the relevant schemes and delivery regulations i.e., FORS/CLOKS.
2. Manage and ensure maintenance and repair needs for all Precon vehicles: trucks, vans, and forklifts.
3. Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
Department Performance
1. Monitor invoices received from various transport companies.
2. Monitor and report to Directors regarding ongoing transport costs to ensure the department is not exceeding budget, e.g., reviewing rates of couriers, exploring cost-saving shipping options available.
3. Analyze logistics performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
4. Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes and reduce costs.
5. Manage relationships with 3rd party couriers and 3PL partners.
6. Develop and implement strategies to optimize transportation processes and reduce costs.
7. Anticipate and address any logistical challenges or issues proactively with the Operations team.
Required Skills
1. Multi-drop transport management experience.
2. Warehousing/Operational experience.
3. Strong leadership.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Willing to travel to other depots when required.
6. CPC preferred (but not essential).
Additional Information
* 08:00 - 17:30 42.5hrs per week Monday to Friday
* Competitive salary
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional Pay
* Bonus scheme
Benefits
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
Work Authorisation
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location
In person
Reference ID
Logistics Manager
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