Transport Operations Support Manager

Transport Operations Support Manager required for a leading global player in the supply chain industry based near Wakefield. The Transport Operations Support Manager will work alongside existing Transport Operations Managers and effectively support the transport operation in all areas.

The Package
Up to 35,000
Pension
Healthcare
5 weeks holiday
Free parking

The role
An opportunity has arisen at Norbert for a Transport Operations Support Manager to join the team in Yorkshire. The purpose of the role is to effectively support the transport operation in all areas and its associated team, reviewing current practices and implementing new improved ways of operating, delivering enhancement to the PL and customer service.
The Operations Support Manager will be supporting and leading all transport related operational activities ensuring that customer service levels are achieved and continuously improved. The role will involve identifying improvements for the transport PL, budget & reforecasting and recommending remedial action. You will be supporting the teams with regards to compliance of Company Health, Safety, and Quality and Environmental (HSQE) standards and ensuring that these are continuously improved.
You will have a detailed understanding of the weekly financial and KPI reports to effectively manage weekly costing & performance with a focus on empty running, revenue per vehicle, driver / vehicle utilisation. Closely manage the cost base by providing support/guidance for the transport team and encouraging initiatives. Continuously monitor compliance by the transport team for all legal requirements e.g. driver’s hours, working time, adherence to service and MOT regimes for all vehicles and trailers. Discuss and manage non-conformances with the transport team and ensure corrective actions are introduced and maintained. Consistently engage with the customer team and ensure that all relevant information is effectively communicated in a timely manner.
Provide analytical solutions internally and externally (customer) ensuring service is maintained and delivered Identify and recommend and implement.
Foster excellent working relationships with colleagues, customer base, suppliers and our Trade Union.

You will have
Previous management/supervisory role in busy transport office environment
Experience of dealing with transport union’s or workers committees
National CPC essential, International CPC desirable
Excellent communication skills, with previous experience of effectively briefing an audience Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop and coach teams to ensure excellent performance
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately

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