THE ROLE:
1. Reporting into the Director, the General Manager - Transport will be responsible for high-profile & fast-paced transport operations within a Next-Day or Same-Day Transport environment.
2. Compliance and Legislation adherence.
3. Significant Change Management.
4. Management of multi-client portfolio across various sectors.
5. P&L responsibility for multiple client contracts.
6. Responsibility for circa 80 drivers, 80+ LGV & HGV vehicles, Transport Team & Planning Team.
7. Recruitment, on-boarding and driver retention.
8. You will be front-foot in helping to lead the operation - a big part of this role will be in spotting opportunities to grow revenue for the business.
9. Management of P&L of approx £10m costs, SLA's etc.
10. Proposing & leading "Best in Class" Logistics Transport initiatives for the business.
11. Driver/Talent attraction & retention.
12. Account management of clients - including regular meetings & communication in order to ensure a strong working relationship.
THE PERSON:
1. General Manager, Head of Logistics, Senior Transport Manager or Logistics Manager ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).
2. 3PL / Haulage or Palletwork experience - ESSENTIAL
3. CPC National Certification - ESSENTIAL
4. Multi-Client experience - ESSENTIAL
5. Closed Book Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
6. Very strong on Compliance and Legislation adherence.
7. Overall management responsibility for at least 50 heads or more.
8. Demonstrable experience of success in your Logistics & Transport career to date.
9. Front-foot leadership style - this role is will be quite hands on.
10. Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
11. Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
12. Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
13. Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
14. Able to commute to & from West Yorkshire on a daily basis.
ABOUT US:
With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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