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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
Contact:
Joseph Tinsley
Quote job ref: JN-102020-1239176
+44 115 934 8688
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Job summary

Job function:Logistics
Subsector:Transport Management
Industry:Transport & Distribution
Location:Wakefield
Contract type:Permanent
Salary:£50,000 - £60,000
Consultant name:Joseph Tinsley
Consultant phone:+44 115 934 8688
Job reference:JN-102020-1239176

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