Transport Operations Manager
Ref: AS7628827
Barnsley, England
£55,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Logistics
- Transport Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
About the candidate
This candidate is a strong transport operations leader with over seven years’ experience across high-volume logistics and FMCG-led distribution environments. They have progressed through logistics coordination, assistant transport management and transport operations management roles, building a solid understanding of transport legislation, compliance, safety standards, route planning and fleet performance.
They are confident leading busy operational teams, particularly in fast-paced distribution settings, and bring a proactive, hands-on approach to improving performance, engagement and service delivery. Available to start in two weeks and seeking a permanent opportunity, they would be a great fit for a business looking to strengthen its transport leadership capability.
What makes them great?
- Delivers measurable operational improvement: Helped drive a 15% uplift in operational efficiency through stronger performance management, team engagement and improved night operations processes.
- Reduces delays and improves service: Used performance data and process improvement activity to reduce delivery delays by 20%, supporting stronger service level performance.
- Commercially aware operator: Contributed to cost reduction initiatives that improved budget adherence by 10%, while maintaining operational standards and service delivery.
Areas of expertise
- Transport compliance and safety: Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, operational standards and safety protocols within busy distribution environments.
- Fleet and route planning: Experienced in improving route planning, fleet utilisation and delivery performance across multi-client and high-volume logistics operations.
- Team leadership and engagement: Confident managing shift teams, supporting performance improvement and building positive relationships across operations, including unionised environments.