Skelmersdale
4 on 4 off 6:00-18:00
£34k
Ideal Recruit are working with a leading 3PL organisation in Skelmersdale who are seeking a Transport First Line Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. The purpose of the role is to oversee the execution of the Transport Plan. To lead and motivate a small team to deliver General Haulage KPI’s to ensure customer requirements are exceeded and compliance requirements are adhered to.
Key Responsibilities
* Execution of the Transport Plan through management of people, effective planning and allocation of resource to ensure delivery times are always met and 100% accuracy is achieved.
* Ensuring operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of operational KPI’s e.g., 100% on time deliveries.
* Managing various data streams to support the operation.
* Responsible for maintaining strong business relationships with external and internal stakeholders e.g., external customer, repair agents, Site Teams.
* Responsibility for holding an in-depth understanding of all commercial elements of each customer contract.
* Raising competencies and performance in all areas of General Haulage activity so as to contribute to business efficiency and to gain a competitive advantage.
* Proactively manage attendance and absence levels within your team in adherence to company policy.
* Managing of all ER issues – disciplinary, grievances and absence.
* Act as a coach and mentor for your direct reports, engaging regular 1:1 support.
* Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time regulations (WTD) and operator licensing.
* Work collaboratively with all other shifts.
* Act as a key representative for the Company’s transport department.
* Support any company initiatives by promoting solutions and best practice through various forums.
* Support, assist and deputise for the Senior Operations Manager where required.
* Operational continuous improvement.
* Support and implement company initiatives.
* Ensuring all transport operations, practices and procedures are managed in line with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and other statutory requirements, including EU Driver’s Hours Regulations.
* This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
* Currently operating at a similar level within Transport (Essential)
* Min 3 years’ experience in leading a team in a Transport Logistics Operations environment (Essential) (5 Years Desirable)
* Competent with Microsoft Excel & Word
* Ability to produce data and information to identify opportunities and cost saving initiatives
* Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
* Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels
* Commercial awareness
* Good understanding of EU legislation
* Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of transport operations
* Full UK driving licence
* Successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Check.
For a confidential discussion contact Ella Taylor-Dale @ Ideal Recruit Warrington or apply online.
Unfortunately, due to a high number of applicants only those who are shortlisted for this position will be contacted.
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