Transport Manager
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Job Description
Job Title: Transport Manager
Package: £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Essex
Job Reference: 028075/AG
Are you a talented Transport Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you have an extensive background within the fmcg/chilled foods industry? If this sounds like you then read on, this may be the perfect opportunity for you…
The Background
This highly established organisation is the UK’s leading foods establishment within its sector, continuously growing year after year it is now worth over £8 billion. The companies focus is on brand strength and meeting customer requirements this ensures that it is well positioned within its sector. You’ll be joining a growing a business and an innovative management team to maintain the level of success this organisation has had for a number of years.
The Role
The responsibilities of the Transport Manager are as follows:
This is a highly challenging role where you will continually assess manpower and make recommendations to improve efficiency within your department, a good initiative will ensure that you implement new systems and adjust programmes to ensure the success of your team. You’ll need strong leadership skills as you’ll be responsible for 5 transport team shift managers, this role requires you to have strong people skills as you’ll be motivating and developing staff to ensure maximum efficiency as well as good relations with the Trade Union. High levels of numeric and literacy skills are required as you will have P&L responsibilities, legal compliance and a significant contributor to a budget of £14 million.
You…
Certainly of degree calibre, with a business related degree or equivalent, you'll have gained extensive experience within a 3PL/FMCG environment. You’ll have vast knowledge of the supply chain sector including Health & Safety regulations and National CPC Road Haulage with the ability to coach and guide your team. It is imperative that you have a proven track record in motivation and leadership skills as you’ll need the knowledge and ambition to keep your team running efficiently in a continuous leaing environment. Also familiar with negotiation situations within the Trade Union.
To Apply
Please forward your most recent CV with covering quoting ref 023208/AG or by calling Ali Gill on 0161 905 7915



