Transport Shift Manager - Leeds

Culina Group

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Logistics
Leeds

Requirements

Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry
Demonstrable experience of successful resource management
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's
Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes
Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements
Good people engagement skills, self-driven, positive can-do attitude.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWF activity and tasks including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment
Responsible for owning, monitor and controlling the driver de-briefing process to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved by effective communication and management.
To manage and support driver workforce all drivers whilst engaged on activity to ensure full legal compliance. Ensure records are correctly completed and maintained in accordance to the procedure
Manage all aspects of driver performance to achieve or surpass expectations and KPI's.
Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation, personal details, completed training.
Responsible for site audits and works closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPI’s are met
To support the daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries
Actively work with the customer and site management team to achieve performance addressing any concerns or questions within a timely manner
Manage the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff as required to cover business peaks.
Ensure that the Transport Manager & the H&S team are made aware of all accidents, dangerous occurrences & near misses and that the relevant reports are completed for all such incidents.
Responsible for identifying and escalating any maintenance and repair issues on site and within depot
Ensure that all daily vehicle check, vehicle inspection & defect reporting procedures are in place

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Transport Shift Manager in Leeds?

The key responsibilities include ensuring the effective running of the transport operation, meeting Operational KPIs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and contributing to the overall success of the site.

Who does the Transport Shift Manager report to?

The Transport Shift Manager reports directly to the site Transport Manager in Leeds.

What are the short, medium, and long-term resource plans that the Transport Shift Manager is responsible for?

The Transport Shift Manager is responsible for formulating and delivering the short, medium, and long-term resource plans for their area to ensure the smooth running of the transport operation.

What skills are required for the role of Transport Shift Manager in Leeds?

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience in managing transport operations, knowledge of legal requirements, and the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve operational goals.

Culina Group

Market Leading 3PL Provider. The Complete Solution.

Transportation

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1994

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.