Transport Manager

Job Title: Transport Manager
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £35k
Are you an experienced Transport Manager with expertise in chilled food distribution, routing and planning and a Class 1 HGV licence?
Our client is a rapidly expanding player in the food production and FMCG sector and they're on the lookout for a talented Transport Manager to become a vital part of their growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Transport Manager, you'll report directly to the Site Manager and play a pivotal role in the logistics and supply chain operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:
*Crafting efficient routing and planning strategies
*Coordinating and monitoring the secure receipt and storage of goods
*Ensuring timely dispatch of customer orders as per the daily delivery schedule
*Maintaining accurate inventories and stock control systems
*Overseeing recruitment, training, and performance of staff
*Leading and motivating the team to surpass productivity targets
*Providing regular reports to the Management team
*Upholding health and safety, hygiene, and security standards
*Managing planned maintenance of vehicles and equipment
*Ensuring compliance with drivers' hours, tachograph rules, and speed limits
*Reporting and recording vehicle defects
*Planning, managing, and evaluating logistics operations
*Implementing best practices for operational and financial performance improvement
*Resolving transportation, logistics, and customer issues
*Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
*Managing stock movements and ensuring inventory accuracy
*Efficiently utilising IT systems
Skills and Attributes:
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess:
*Proven management skills
*In depth experience in routing and planning
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
*Strong interpersonal skills
*Customer-focused mindset
*Analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
*Strong planning skills, handling multiple projects and priorities
*Commercial and financial acumen
Qualifications and Experience:
*Previous experience in logistics/supply chain/transportation within the food manufacturing environment
*Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
*Ability to analyse data and provide reports
*Class 1 HGV licence
*Experience in warehouse operations
Licence/Certification:
*CPC Transport Manager certification (required)
*CPC, Digicard and Class 1 HGV Licence
If you are excited about this opportunity and feel you have the experience and skills required, then apply now!
For more information please contact Chris Beal on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)