Deputy Transport Manager

Deputy Transport Manager

Wigan

£45K

A leading 3PL are looking for a Deputy Transport Manager

Responsibilities:

Leading and motivating your team of skilled service delivery crews, Shift Managers, First Line Managers, Team Leaders and shunters.

Deliver operational requirements, improve efficiency, and meet all KPI's.

Identifying opportunities for improved efficiencies within the Transport function, recommending and implementing changes where needed.

Proactively respond to change or issues relating to service levels.

Managing on-site resources (colleagues, vehicles and equipment) to ensure we have everything required in the right place at the right time to not only meet, but also flex, to our customers' changing needs.

Making prompt decisions which protect customer service and our delivery schedule, as well as remaining commercially focused. Create and maintain a high-performing culture within the transport teams.

Seek out and implement effective improvement opportunities. Lead on the engagement, development, and performance management of existing colleagues to improve standards and quality.

Experience

A minimum of 3+ years' experience employed within an operational management or similar transport management role.

Experience and knowledge of improving transport operations and introducing operational excellence.

Proven experience of working within a Unionised Environment is essential.

Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.

Must be able to demonstrate proven experience in a changing cultural surrounding - is able to demonstrate/implement and manage, people, structure, job content and behavioural change.

Highly experienced in managing formal disciplinary processes and procedures.

Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Compliance Regulations.

First class people and strong management skills is essential. Able to motivate, influence coach and develop your teams.

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