National Transport Manager
West Midlands with travel to Crawley and Leeds
From 40K plus car
Full Time, Permanent
Our client divides spaces by designing and manufacturing internal glazed and solid partitions with integrated door sets.
They are looking for an experienced National Transport Manager to join the team to play a key role for the development and growth of the business.
The role will oversee the overall management, utilisation, and cost of the commercial fleet, with a clear focus on reducing overall costs relating to:
* Agency drivers
* 3rd party carriage
* Penalty charges and fines relating to legal infringements
* Cost of non-conformance
Leading a team is a key focus for this role, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills, and working to build and maintain solid relationships with key stakeholders (commercial sales, warehouses, factory etc.)
The person will become a nominated person on their O Licence for the business, working with directors.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage and lead a team of Drivers and a Transport Coordinator
2. Control the cost associated with materials distribution
3. Leading by example to build an effective transport team with an excellent customer service culture
4. Set out annual KPIs in line with the business strategy
5. To ensure the smooth planning of daily routes to me...