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Regional Transport Operations Manager

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England, South East England
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
30 Sep 2021

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Sector
Transport & Logistics
Responsibilities
Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Senior Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

Michael Page Logistics are looking to recruit a Regional Transport Manager for the South East.

Client Details

Our client are a specialist fuel distributor. You will; cover 8 locations across the South East but will be given the choice of your "local" site where you will predominantly be based.

Description

As Operations Manager you will be responsible for achieving world class safety and service standards through creating an environment of positive and proactive engagement with the driver workforce, demonstrating behaviour in line with the Company Values and subsequently ensuring the business is recognised as the industry leader in driver relations management. You will provide support and guidance to all direct reports, ensuring the safe and cost effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment within their locations so as the customer service requirements are fully met and in line with business objectives.

You will be responsible for monitoring expenditure and local operational parameters and to proactively identify improvement possibilities. With the assistance of Contract Manager / Head of Operations and the fleet team pro-actively ensure structural vehicle / driver / subcontractor resources are in place in order to deliver world class service performance.

Performance will be measured on combined safety, service, cost / efficiency performance and driver attrition rates and the maintenance of a harmonious and stable Industrial Relations environment.

Profile

Candidates wishing to be considered for this role must meet the following criteria:

  • Proven managerial experience ideally within a Unionised environment.
  • Be CPC qualified, or hold other transport industry qualifications
  • Have experience working in the transport industry
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Have excellent people management skills
  • Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Be proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Office - Outlook and Excel

Job Offer

You will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Company

Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.

Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.

Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including: 

  • General managers
  • Warehouse managers 
  • Transport managers
  • Solutions and network designers

We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.

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