Transport Shift Manager

Life in this role As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Shift Manager Shifts: 3 on 3 off nights Key Duties * Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels * Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource * Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans * Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment * Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations * Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading * Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time * Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers * Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs * Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business * Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement * Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business * Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI's and costs * Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles Job requirements What you'll need ... * Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment * Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment * Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy * Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer * Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team * An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills * Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team * Highly tolerant of change – able to work within an evolving organisation * Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven * Problem solving in a pressurised environment * National and International CPC qualification – desirable JBRP1_UKTJ