Culina Group
logistics
AssistantTransportManager
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“Assistant Transport Manager at Culina Group. Skills: Transport operations, Team management, Cost control, Continuous improvement. Manage depot transport staff. Execute traffic plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Control costs in line with budget; Deliver products within service levels; Control reported defects on drop trailers; Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on time; Support continuous improvement; Reduce carbon footprint; Reduce road miles
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
NIGHTS 18:00-06:00, 4 on 4 off
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous experience in similar position, Previous supervisory/management experience, Knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules, Planning and organising skills, High level of numeracy, Problem solving in pressurised environment, Effective communicator at all levels, Good verbal and written skills, Good IT skills, Able to thrive in competitive environment
Nice to Have
FMCG environment experience
What You'll Do.
Manage depot transport staff
Execute traffic plans
Deliver products to customers
Reduce maintenance spends
Ensure fleet is on road
Declare fleet availability
Motivate and develop team
Ensure staff are trained
Ensure staff have equipment
Ensure team comply with statutes
Ensure team comply with regulations
Communicate with 3rd party hauliers
Control reported defects
Check maintenance cost reports
Approve maintenance invoices
Ensure annual MOTs are carried out
Ensure service intervals are carried out
Attend customer review meetings
Support communication throughout department
Support service improvements
Generate ideas for staff changes
Generate ideas for operational changes
Drive continuous improvement
Ensure secure environment for staff
Ensure safe environment for staff
Manage maintenance budget
Support carbon footprint reduction
Deputise for Transport Manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Customer communication; Internal communication
Communication Scope
Verbal skills; Written skills; Team briefings; Customer meetings
Full Job Description
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. Extended network services are also provided to support all your transport needs including European, Ports, & Rail. 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! Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Assistant Transport Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Team and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations. Working hours: 4 on 4 off NIGHTS, 18:00-06:00 Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) Key Duties of an Assistant Transport Manager: * Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels. * Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, daily confirmation of spend, in conjunction with other Culina depots. * 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. * Check and approve maintenance cost reports and related invoices. * Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time. * Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers. * Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager. * Supports communication throughout department including team brie
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