Ref: BBBH27867
Transport First Line Manager
Transport First Line Manager
Stoke - on -Trent
£30,000 + Benefits
Role Profile:
Our client is a well established retailer of FMCG products with operations across the UK. In this role you will be reporting directly to the Transport Manager and oversee a team of drivers and support staff. You will be responsible for all the operational and site aspects of transport for the distribution centre. You will work on 4 on 4 off basis typically 6am - 6pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate KPI's on a daily basis ensuring all information is reliable
- Manage the shifts and sorting out any extra shifts when required considering the budget and resource plan
- Ensuring that the safe work procedures are always adhered to
- Liaising with the warehouse team to accommodate the best way to consolidate the loads
- Carrying out thorough investigations when required
- When needed escalate any issue to the Transport Manager
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes:
- CPC qualification would be highly desirable but not essential
- The candidate needs to have a positive attitude who can also motivate the team
- Will need to have knowledge and experience of resource planning and performance management
- Have grievance and disciplinary handling experience
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- The candidate will need knowledge of relevant transport systems and an appreciation of warehouse management systems
- Managing and monitoring KPI's
- Be able to communicate effectively between the warehouse and transport team
- Have experience monitoring and controlling a budget
- Exceptional people management skills
- Will support and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience using tachographs, driving hours and the working time directive (WTD)
Client information:
Our client is a retailer of FMCG products.
Remuneration:
£30,000 + Benefits
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