THE ROLE:
- Reporting into the Senior Logistics Manager, the Transport Manager will be responsible for a high-profile & fast-paced Multi-Drop transport operation providing a high-quality service to blue-chip and SME clients.
- Responsibility for circa 20 drivers, 20 vans/small trucks & a small office team (including Transport Co-Ordinators).
- A highly dynamic role - where no 2 Days are the same and changes happen all of the time.
- Working in a hugely dynamic service-driven environment - where things will change constantly.
- Training of Drivers to deliver a "White-Glove" value-added service to clients as part of their daily tasks.
- Recruitment, on-boarding and staff retention.
- Management of Transport operations - including performance, process-improvement etc.
- You will be front-foot in helping to lead the operation - a big part of this role will be in spotting opportunities to grow revenue for the business.
- Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
- Management of P&L of approx £1.5m costs, SLA's etc.
- Compliance and Legislation adherence.
THE PERSON:
- Transport Manager who has held responsibility for Transport operations within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).
- This person will need to be CPC National qualified - ESSENTIAL
- Mentality of 'ownership' - you will need to treat this as if this is your own business.
- Multi-Drop experience is beneficial.
- B2B or Home Delivery experience is beneficial.
- Overall management responsibility for at least 25 heads or more.
- Able to deliver a high quality "white glove service" on behalf of clients.
- Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on & full-on transport management role.
- Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
- Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
- Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
- Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
ABOUT US:
With over 18 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.