Sub Haulage Manager

Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Sub Haulage Manager to join our Transport Department at our Appleton Thorn site. 

As Sub Haulage Manager you will be required to manage volumes covered by 3rd party partners and our contract haulier fleet.

The role gives exposure to senior management forums and decision making, and as such requires strong commercial and operational awareness.

Through Conference Calls and data analysis, this person will ensure a strategic plan is made in managing customer volumes to support the Stobart network in delivering efficient plans whilst also satisfying customer service expectations.

Liaising with key external subcontract suppliers is a fundamental part of the role & constantly continue to build relationships.

As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the business, and will report directly to the Head of UK Transport.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader.

Job responsibilities of Sub Haulage Manager include:

• Manage all aspects of the business Sub Haulage and contract haulier team.
• Analyse and report on weekly variances to budget.
• Set out weekly sub-contract strategy based in forecasted volumes.
• Manage 3rd haulier performance.
• Manage and control all external sub hauliers to ensure 100% legal compliance.
• Manage and control all claims & returns that may arise to reduce the company’s liability of losses.
• Through data analysis and regular communication, have a continual grasp of the current state of play regarding planned and unplanned work. Being prepared and comfortable to share the information at any time with members of Senior Management.
• Ensure contract haulier fleet achieve or exceed budgeted targets.
• Support the contract haulier team with any operational issues.

To apply for the role of Sub Haulage Manager, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Strong commercial awareness.
• Strong planning background required to support Contract Haulier Team.
• Experience managing a team of staff.
• Strong communication skills both internal and external.
• Successful candidate must be a strong negotiator.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient with Microsoft Excel

As part of our drive to make Stobart’s a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical Cover  – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Car Allowance
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!