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Transport Operations Manager

Job Posted: 10 days ago

  • Salary: £ 55,000/Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: TW19 6BJ

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Transport Operations Manager  MUST HAVE knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector  We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join a leading Blue-Chip Airfreight Transport operation based at Heathrow.    The successful Transport Operations Manager will manage a team of 5/6 and circa 40 trucks.   Reporting directly to the UK Transport Manager, the Transport Operations Manager will be the first point of contact for Customers and main hauliers, with a strong focus on planning, customer satisfaction, communication and overall responsibility for Transport operations.   Principal Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring a coherent interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness  Motivate and develop planners to equip them with the skills to manage their teams of drivers  Ensure compliance with all Transport legislations and Health & Safety requirements  Be responsible for communication throughout the transport operation  Propose and implement changes to the operation to improve efficiency and/or levels of performance  Ensure a secure and safe environment for team members and assets  Achieve efficiency through managing planning & controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives  Manage a team of c.80 drivers, along with planning teams.  Ensuring key performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including compliance, service and financial targets  Ensuring compliance with statutory and Company safety standards Person Specification 5+ years transport management experience in a multi-site environment  Good working knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector  An effective communicator at all levels with the personal motivation and confidence to have a positive impact throughout the group  Significant experience of developing teams within a similar logistics operation would be desirable  Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation  Confident Manager, skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating teams  Highly tolerant of change, being able to work with an evolving organisation  Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment  Able to work efficiently across the business and functional boundaries  Commercially focussed  Quality orientated and customer service driven  National/International CPC holder (Essential) Annual Salary £55,000.00 negotiable for the right candidate  Click link to apply
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