Transport Operations Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Transport Operations Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Driving quality of service;
- Driver de-brief;
- Operational administration as required;
- Understanding of pallet network and groupage operations;
- Managing in-branch HR for transport team members, including mentoring staff to reach targets, identifying skill gaps and training needs;
- Managing a team of transport supervisors & administrators;
- To ensure that all relevant paperwork is handed in from the drivers on a weekly basis;
- Ensured legal compliance with Operator’s License and DVLA / DVSA requirements, whilst maximising efficiency and productivity;
- Supervising a transport operation;
- Contribute to the depot strategy and wider business plan, and the implementation of new initiatives and systems;
- Identifying training needs of all divisional staff and working with the training department and HR to achieve the goal;
- Manage Driver duties within WTD regulations;
- Working with the companies BDM to identify opportunities of growth with both existing and new Customers;
- Ensure that the drivers understand and work within the legal regulations in their work;
- Provide support and direction to all staff.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3+ years Logistics management experience;
- Have managed in excess of 50+ staff previously;
- Experience on managing budgets up to £500,000 per year;
- Have experience of LEAN methodologies;
- Ability to build positive working relations with customers, suppliers and colleagues;
- Must be IT literate (Including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
- Experience in an operational role in a logistics or haulage business;
- Full driving license;
- Able to coach and encourage individuals to perform at their best;
- Able to demonstrate a good standard in presentation skills and be an excellent can communicator;
- Conscientious, engaging and with a strong attention to detail;
- Good all round knowledge of the applicable vehicle and its installed equipment;
- Good levels of physical fitness;
- Adaptable to change;
- Relevant License classification holder.