Interim Transport Manager
- Recruiter
- Search Consultancy
- Location
- Exeter
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 27 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2018
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Interim Transport Manager (Min 6 months FTC)
Exeter
Competitive Salary
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- To manage the transport operations for Exeter including associated outreach drivers as directed to achieve and deliver KPI's.
- To analyse the supply chain with a focus on continuous improvement.
- To manage the collections of Raw Material and dispatching of finished goods. Assist other transport areas within the business as required.
- Liaise and communicate with customers, ensuring that any queries are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Actively communicate the strategy of the company clearly to all personnel that you are responsible for and to ensure that realistic objectives and timeframes are met.
- Ensure a smooth and seamless running of the transport operations, which includes compliance of the vehicle wash and the Company's collection services.
- To plan an efficient operation of the vehicle fleet, ensuring that vehicle utilisation is maximised and service levels are maintained.
- To be compliant with company procedures and statutory obligations for vehicle operations, health & safety and other legislation.
- To be responsible for the recruitment, management and development of drivers, transport office and garage personnel.
- Coordinate the team to ensure maximum logistical use of the transport staff, operators and owner drivers.
Requirements:
- CPC holder with an excellent knowledge of the latest Transport Legislation
- Strong H&S awareness with an IOSH qualification.
- Previous managerial experience within a fast-paced Transport Function (including FMCG).
- Experience of working within a multi-site organisation.
- An approachable and effective People Manager.
- Fully converse in all Microsoft solutions to a professional standard.
- A team player who is also able to work on own initiative.
- Highly focused on cost and budgetary controls.
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