Transport Operations Manager Interim

<p>A large retailer is now looking for a Transport Manager reporting to the Distribution Center Manager you will be responsible for a fleet of 60 Vehicles.<br /> 250 day rate, 60 drivers.</p> <p>Must have a CPC</p> <p>Job Requirements Responsibilities include:</p> <p>•Organising staffing levels to meet business requirements.<br /> •Organising agency support as necessary.<br /> •Ensuring legal compliance with regard to road transport and EU drivers hours regulations i.e. tachographs.<br /> •Completing processing of orders, production of pick lists and dispatch notes and loading sheets in accordance with depot procedures.<br /> •Minimising delivery costs through optimized vehicle utilization.<br /> •Ensuring all vehicle files and service recording is accurate and compliant.<br /> •Ensuring all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Then maintaining detailed records and identifying further training / retraining.<br /> •Ensuring all transport statistics are produced in a timely fashion for internal and external consumption.<br /> •Acting as the first point of contact for all drivers and mates and ensuring a speedy response and resolution to any issues, referring to the Transport Manager where appropriate.<br /> •Monitoring and taking appropriate action with regard to absence management.<br /> •Acting as a role model to the Depot by supporting the Distribution manager in other tasks as required.</p> <p>What we&#8217;re looking for:</p> <p>•You will come from a distribution and transport background, ideally with load planning experience.<br /> •You will be comfortable with numerical data and be able to efficiently gather and analyses transport information.<br /> •You will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work alongside the transport crew and act as the first point of contact to resolve issues.<br /> •As a skilled problem solver you will always be thinking ahead, looking for improvements.<br /> •You will have a proactive &amp; positive approach and step up to support at management level as required.</p> <p>What we offer:</p> <p>We offer a competitive package which includes:</p> <p>•26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) &#8211; with the option to buy a further week.<br /> •Contributory pension scheme.<br /> •Private healthcare.<br /> •Life assurance, plus.<br /> •Access to staff sales, childcare vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.</p>