Transport Operations Manager
Ref: AS9494168
Cullompton, England
£45,000
- Permanent
- Operational Efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Health And Safety Compliance
About the candidate
An experienced transport operations professional with a strong background across logistics, distribution and retail fulfilment environments. They have managed busy day-to-day transport activity, led teams of up to 40 drivers and warehouse colleagues, and kept a clear focus on service, compliance, cost control and customer relationships.
They are available for a permanent role and can start in 2 weeks. With a practical, hands-on style and a good track record of improving performance, safety and team engagement, they would be a strong fit for an operation looking to drive consistency and continuous improvement.
What makes them great?
- Improved operational efficiency by around 20%: Introduced KPI measures and better resource planning to drive stronger performance and reduce operating costs.
- Reduced operational incidents by around 15%: Developed training programmes that improved compliance, safety awareness and day-to-day adherence across the team.
- Strengthened warehouse accuracy and engagement: Helped streamline inbound and outbound processes through improved tracking, while encouraging a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Areas of expertise
- Transport and logistics operations: Experienced in managing daily transport activity, coordinating logistics processes and supporting smooth inbound and outbound distribution.
- Team leadership and development: Confident leading teams of up to 40, including drivers and warehouse colleagues, with a focus on motivation, training and performance.
- Compliance, safety and KPIs: Strong understanding of operational compliance, health and safety standards, KPI reporting and process improvement.