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- An opportunity to join our clients growing Belfast operation
- A CPC qualified transport expert required
About Our Client
Our client is a leading FMCG logistics provider.
Job Description
Reporting into the site General Manager, the Regional Transport Manager will have responsibility for a large-scale transport operation and an associated cross dock site. Based in Belfast, the role will be responsible for a team of c110 colleagues across the distribution teams and will play a key part in the site growth and the overall customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities will include:
- Full accountability and responsibility for the performance of the transport department, including achieving auditable standards.
- Ensuring that all Service Level Agreements (SLA's) are met.
- Monitoring key performance indicators and ensuring they are achieved through effective management of direct reports, focusing on service, costs, compliance and engagement.
- Contributing to, planning and executing the day-to-day operational strategy.
- Ensuring that housekeeping standards and safe systems of work are met and maintained in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and local standards are in line with the company Health & Safety policy.
- Recruiting, developing and managing direct reports to support the delivery of the business KPI's.
- Identifying opportunities and implementing initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process.
- Developing all colleagues through appropriate interventions, such as probationary reviews, appraisals and PDP's in order to drive high performing individuals and teams.
- Adhering to performance and absence management processes to ensure under performance of individuals and teams is managed appropriately.
- Collaborating with other business functions to build alignment and deliver overall business results.
- Managing all employee relations issues In line with company policy and legal requirements.
The Successful Applicant
As the Regional Transport Manager you will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Belfast and be able to demonstrate the following experience:
- Managerial and leadership experience within a similar size FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics operation (teams >100+)
- Current International CPC and Operators Licence holder.
- A natural leader and people motivator, ensuring optimum productivity is achieved, whilst always looking for areas to improve and enhance.
- Leadership experience within a regulated environment encompassing driver hours and tachograph legislation.
- Experience of managing teams with a unionised environment.
- Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution environment.
- Experience of working within a set budgetary and performance targeted workplace.
- Able to clearly communicate at all levels (direct and indirect reports), whilst delegating to the appropriate level.
- Demonstrate experience of mobilising and managing change in people and processes.
- Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business.
What's on Offer
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive basic salary between 55,000 and 65,000 (in line with experience) with key benefits to include:
- Company Car
- Company Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Company pension contributions
- Death in Service
- Wellbeing Day
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Contact
Dean Rose
Quote job ref
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
