Transport Shift Manager
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Transport Shift Manager
An experienced leader responsible for leading a team including team, class 2 drivers, administrators, and drivers’ mates to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective deliveries. Maintain high customer satisfaction, manage daily operations, and inspire staff to achieve health & safety standards. Accountable for compliance in transport legislation and implementing cost-effective enhancements.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure all items delivered are to agreed customer specification with minimum wastage.
- Ensure that the department and depot achieve company quality targets within productivity targets.
- Proactive communication with internal and external customers, line manager and customer service team regarding operational issues.
- Maintain staff performance and identify further training / retraining during 1:2:1 sessions and performance meetings including disciplinary investigations.
- Ensure that all vehicles and associated equipment are operated in the appropriate manner meeting all current driver and vehicle legislation and within Company Policy.
- Ensure that all drivers and mates are aware of and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] uniform and Safety wear is always worn by all staff.
- Investigate infringement through de-brief and escalation as required.
About you
- Management/Leadership experience in FMCG or Logistics environment is a must.
- Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information to customers and Depot Management.
- The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Be professional, approachable, and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
- Attention to detail / accuracy.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages
- Must hold a Transport Management CPC
- IOSH Managing Safely knowledge desirable
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] which is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks. Our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brands include Tennent’s (Scotland’s favourite beer), Bulmers (Ireland’s No 1 cider) and, Magners as well as a growing portfolio of super-premium and craft beers and ciders, such as Menabrea and Orchard Pig, rooted in nearby Somerset. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.