Transport Supervisor

Ref: 792

Role: Transport Supervisor

Salary: 36,000

Located: Barnsley

Hours: 7am till 7pm (4 on 4 off working pattern)

Responsible for managing a team of drivers, coordinating routes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing transport processes to meet customer demands efficiently.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free onsite parking

The role:

• Team Management: Supervise and lead a team of drivers and transportation staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and performance standards.
• Route Planning and Coordination: Efficiently plan and organize transportation routes to optimize delivery schedules, minimize costs, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Fleet Maintenance: Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules, coordinate repairs, and ensure all vehicles are in optimal working condition, compliant with safety standards, and properly licensed.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation laws, regulations, and company policies, including health and safety standards, driving regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Performance Tracking: Implement and maintain systems to track and analyze transportation performance metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, fuel consumption, and cost-effectiveness.
• Customer Service: Collaborate with the customer service team to address transportation-related customer inquiries, concerns, and requirements promptly and professionally.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate transportation records, prepare reports, and communicate operational updates to management as required.
• Manage Allocated Subcontractors: Manage allocated subcontractors to ensure excellent service levels and value for money for all spend.

The successful candidate:

• Proven experience (Minimum of 3 Years) working in a similar role within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, compliance standards, and route optimization techniques.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Proficiency in using transportation management software and systems.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• A valid UK driving license and any additional certifications relevant to the transport industry.

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