Transport Director jobs
Moving goods from one place to another is an important part of business in every sector - from manufacturing to construction, petrochemicals to retail and defence to medical.
That’s why the role of a Transport Director is so important. The person in this role is responsible for keeping goods and services on the move so orders can be completed quickly and delays - which could have a negative impact on the company’s bottom line - are prevented.
The Transport Director will plan and implement strategies, monitor results and take steps to correct any problems that might arise in regards to not meeting or exceeding established targets.
Depending on the situation, this could include reducing costs, finding ways to make efficiencies and ensuring adequate quality control checks are undertaken as appropriate.
The skills required
If you’re seeking a role as a Transport Director, you should have a demonstrable ability to manage a team and an understanding of supply chains and logistics operations. Knowledge of the relevant legislation is also beneficial.
An ability to communicate effectively is a must and you should feel comfortable presenting results and reports to clients and stakeholders, as well as explaining your needs to team members. In addition, organisation and record-keeping skills can be very useful.
You should be able to think analytically and be motivated to find ways to improve your department’s performance. What’s more, successful applicants must be able to deal with high-stress situations and make smart decisions quickly.
Transport Director Jobs in Kirkcudbrightshire
Kirkcudbrightshire was a self-contained county until absorbed into Dumfries and Galloway in the 1970s. Its traditional neighbours were Wigtownshire, Ayrshire and Dumfriesshire, with the Irish Sea to its south. The county town of Kirkcudbright is a small fishing town situated in a natural harbour; the town is still quite small, with a population of about 3000. Much of the area of the traditional county is now taken up by the Galloway Forest Park, and tourism plays an important role in its economy.
Prospects for finding Transport Director jobs in Kirkcudbrightshire are limited by it lack or major centres of population. However the tourism industry can create some opportunities, and the area is relatively well connected to the population centres of Scotland and England.
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As leading recruitment consultants for professional level Transport and Warehousing jobs throughout the country, Cast UK endeavours to build long-term relationships with our clients, giving us the chance to understand them and the vacancies they are recruiting.
In addition, we get to know the personalities and objectives of each candidate. This attention to detail means that we are able to make excellent matches between applicants and employers, making placements that will work well for both parties and that typically last for a long time.
To find out more about how Cast UK can help you recruit a Transport Director for your business or find you a job as a Transport Director then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345.
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