Transport Operations Manager

Transport Operations Manager

Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join our team covering Knowsley and Oldham, although the role will cover both depots the successfull applicant will be based spend more time in Knowsley. The role is responsible for maximising the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities, providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workforce, executing against customer requirements.

Ability to manage remote teams where necessary and dealing with customers on a daily basis. The role will encompass improving Menzies ways of working to continually reduce cost and aid in the implementation of new procedures, management of employees and on site admin, transport, stock and warehouse operation requirements.

This role will ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are upheld and the highest standards of health and safety are maintained at all times.

The Details:

• Salary: £35,000 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern:
  Tuesday
  - Saturday
• Start Time: 07:00
• Hours Per Week: 45
• Location:
  
  Knowsley & Oldham
• Monthly Pay
• Free Gym Access onsite

• Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the Company H&S policy
• Accountability for the management and supervision of the dispatch operation.
• Effective leadership and management developing best practice across areas of responsibility.
• Manage, support and develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication.
• Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI’s.
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Responsible for compliance including H&S and Standard Operating Procedures, including accident investigation and route cause analysis.
• Work as part of a team and undertake projects to enhance the divisions operations.
• Assist the Contract/Depot Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met, monitored and maintained in accordance with contractual service level agreements.
• Line management responsibility for the relevant Human Resources Policies and practices such as recruitment, development, absence management, performance management etc.
• Undertaking reviews as necessary and giving feedback on any performance or time keeping issues etc, undertaking action as necessary.
• Plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff, including upholding highest standards of H&S ensuring all inductions and regular training is complete and logged.
• Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources, being proactive in achieving fuel efficiency and improved MPG
• Establish and develop working relationships with the customer, representing the contract in relevant cross functional and external review meetings on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as required.
• Compile and analyse operational and financial performance data to identify service efficiencies and improvement around, MPG, Tachos, fuel and damage,
• Coordinate site housekeeping/maintenance to ensure H&S requirements are upheld

• Able to manage, motivate and develop people
• Budget management
• CPC holder
  - Desirable
• Project management
• KPI development and measurement
• Ability to plan and organise effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to use and understand computerised systems including TMS and WMS systems
• Knowledge of H&S legislation, preferably IOSH qualified
• High level of accuracy and numeracy, keen eye for detail
• Transport management experience preferable

• Engaging with customers
• Planning organising and flexibility
• Problem solving and decision making
• Continually improving
• Leading and engaging people
• Change Management
• Developing self and others
• Managing people and performance

• Time For You:Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have…