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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.