Transport Shift Manager Job Description

Transport Shift Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team.

Effectively manage a team of 40 drivers;
Deal with any last minute planning during the day to day of the operation;
Ensure all compliance is being met throughout the operation;
Make sure Health and Safety is adhered to and temperature controls are strictly regulated;
You will be expected to manage the demands of the busy shift, dealing with problems that arise in a professional, effective and timely manner;
Management of the scheduling and planning of the transport operation, ensuring vehicle utilisation is maximised and services levels met;
Vendor relationship Management;
Ensure effective communication processes are established and maintained for both external/internal customers;
Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time legislation, operator licensing;
To ensure the effective and timely de-briefing of all drivers and effective management of the Digi Card system;
To ensure all Transport legislative requirements are met and full compliance is maintained at all times;
To monitor and control the performance of the Transport Planners, Compliance administrator and the driving teams;
To handle the booking of all agency driver requirements and be the focal point for all Transport related queries and to resolve all issues;
To liaise with the Transport Manager to ensure all service and MOT dates are met;
To monitor and control departmental absence, shift rotas, return to work meetings and holiday bookings.

A methodical approach combined with attention to administrative detail;
Computer literate (Outlook, Word, Excel);
A working knowledge of both WTD and digital tacho;
3 Years’ experience in 3rd party logistics Management, and 1 – 2 years’ experience in managing a team with excellent results;
Self-starter with a flexible and positive attitude, ability to work within a pressurized environment on your own initiative;
Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers & other internal departments;
Excellent communication and organisational skills;
Full national Certificate of Competence (CPC).