Transport Manager

The Transport Manager will be responsible for:

• Reporting into the Site General Manager.
• Managing a team of c.40+ drivers, along with a management structure including Transport Supervisors & Planners.
• This role will also oversee the carrier & sub-contractor management aspects of the Transport operation.
• Ensuring key performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including service and financial targets.
• Overseeing the companies continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives / projects.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and Company safety standards.
• Managing the transport budget; taking corrective action where costs are greater than either the budget or volumes allow, and develop continuous improvement programmes.
• Reviewing, maintaining & updating training logs ensuring all staff are available & attend training courses as & when required.
• Complete thorough driver trip Debriefs and manage poor performing drivers.
• Managing drivers hours & ensure legal compliance as per the Working Time Directive & Drivers hours
  Using the Gateway system to maintain drivers hours records and Tachographs to include uploads of vehicles & drivers within the required time limits, collate and send charts/envelopes to FTA for analysis.
• Ensure vehicles are available for scheduled maintenance & MOT, with an appropriate replacement to meet the business demand.
• Be commutable to the Castle Donington area.