Transport General Manager
Wakefield
Permanent
£50,000 - £60,000
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Leading 3PL
Exceptional Development Opportunities
About Our Client
I am currently support a leading 3PL in the search for a dynamic, commercially focused Transport General Manager to oversee the distribution from their flagship site based in Leeds.
A well established Distribution Centre within the wider network, they have received multiple accolades for "what good looks like".
Job Description
- Lead and develop the operational transport teams by translating a vision and strategy into reality
- Working in collaboration with agency and logistics providers to ensure great service levels
- Produce and deliver stretching transport operational budgets that drive continued improvement in operating cost per case
- Support the development and implementation of transport change programmes
- Champion world class legal compliance and operational standards
Benchmark and implement best in class policy and procedures - Lead the service culture across the distribution centres that enables colleagues to do the right thing for our customers
- Establish sustainable continuous improvement activity that delivers competitive advantage
- Participate in commercial reviews alongside SMT incl. Finance, HR and Client representatives.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have;
- A solid knowledge of managing an FMCG transport operations with full knowledge of transport legislation - required
- CPC (International / National) - required
- Knowledge of digital scheduling and driver management packages - advantageous
- Experienced in both open/closed book contracts
- CI led - Be inquisitive, innovative and focused on delivering the best possible service to the customer
- Flexible around what is a 24/7 operation
- Experience in working within a unionised environment
- At least 5 years within a Transport & Logistics background (ideally as a Transport General Manager)
What's on Offer
- Basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
- Car Allowance / Company Car
- Bonus Scheme
- Pension Contribution
- Vast Development Opportunities