Job Description

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and team management? Join us as a Transport Shift Manager and take charge of our operations, ensuring smooth and efficient transport processes.

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are dedicated to sustainability, continuous improvement, and valuing our people. As a global leader in supply chain solutions, we support some of the world's largest restaurant chains.

Position Summary

Plan and manage a team of drivers, shunters and clerks, to achieve daily work load to pre-determined productivity and service level targets. Ensure total compliance to all legislation appertaining to health & safety, employment law, EU and company hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage own and plan adjacent shifts so that budgets are met or exceeded.
• Establish clear & documented handovers from your shift.
• Consistently deliver an accuracy level for all customers by managing the credit process.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent and manage underperformance.
• Ensure drivers are ambassadors for the company, suitably attired and presentable.
• Carry out all assessments/appraisals on a six monthly basis.
• Deputise for the Senior Transport Shift Manager or Transport Operations Manager when requested.
• Plan, manage and control labour usage to achieve budget productivity levels and financial spend.
• Manage the departmental holiday calendar and process holiday requests.
• Shift preparation planning for future shifts with reference to forecast/actual volumes.
• Carry out any reasonable request as directed by Transport Operations Manager or General Manager.
• Evaluate actual journey duration versus plan and implement improvement.
• Meet and greet shift.
• Support the Senior TSM in preparation and maintenance of weekly financial figures.

Qualifications

• Experience of scheduling systems (Paragon)
• AS400/JD EDWARDS
• Aware of all current and pending industry legislation and developments
• CPC preferred but not essential
• Good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK and Ireland

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK and Ireland, our commitment to our employees is unwavering. We believe in fostering a people-first culture where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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Take the next step in your career. and be part of our mission to make it easier to run great restaurants.