Transport Supervisor

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor based in Corby, Northamptonshire. The main purpose of this role is to support the Transport Manager in a supervisory capacity ensuring the vehicle fleet and drivers operate in accordance with the standards set by the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA. Key to that is adhering to statutory regulations and ensure compliance with ADM policies. The position will assume the day to day operational supervision of the fleet assets and drivers to leverage maximum utilisation and manage variable costs within a pre-defined scope.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct safety management and engagement in accordance with company and statutory requirements.
• Ensure legal compliance for company Operator Licence is maintained.
• Manage distribution costs with particular regard to agency and sub-contractor use to ensure least cost options coupled with maintaining budget within a pre-defined scope.
• Support and advise Team Leaders and Drivers on operational requirements.
• Maintain excellent customer dialogue to ensure delivery efficiencies and customer service levels are met.
• Liaise with operational departments specifically Sales, Central Logistics, Garage, Warehouse and Mill to ensure that distribution function operates in alignment with functional objectives.
• Conduct daily de-briefs with drivers to manage legal compliance with Vision and Microlise telematics.
• Support sustainability agenda including utilisation of Electric trucks and charging infrastructure.
• Carry out distribution related administration requirements to company standards.
• Working days: Monday to Friday

Your Profile

• Certificate of Professional Competence (National Road Haulage)
• Demonstrable distribution operational experience including incident and disciplinary investigations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transport law and legislation requirements.
• Excellent team leadership and motivational skills.
• IOSH qualification desirable but not essential.
• C+E vocational license desirable but not essential.
• Exposure to collective bargaining / union environment desirable.
• Good experience with Microsoft Office.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage staff.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution.
• Good knowledge of EU Drivers Hours & WTD rules.
• Good ability to route plan and schedule at least cost option.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the work place. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.