Fleet and Transport Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity at our Coatbridge Service Centre for a Fleet and Transport Manager. Reporting to the Transport Regional General Manager, you will be part of the senior management team within the site. You will be responsible for Driver Team Managers and a team of 200+ drivers, plus agency staff at peak, providing leadership and direction to ensure maintenance of productivity and service KPIs of the transport department. As a forward-thinking individual, you will seek opportunities for continuous improvement and guide people through change during this exciting time for our business.

Job Purpose: The Fleet and Transport Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of transport in the Coatbridge Service Centre. Their primary focus is to ensure a safe, legal transport function that delivers exceptional customer service. This includes driving process standardization, service performance improvements, cost-efficiency, route optimization, legal compliance, and collaboration with warehouse operations and colleagues.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Ensure safety standards are developed, implemented, and maintained within the framework of company-wide Target Zero H&S policies.
• Achieve and maintain all operating standards through compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Support individual growth through succession planning and PDP management, ensuring proper staffing and structure.
• Manage transport and labor costs within budget with robust control mechanisms.
• Oversee a temperature-controlled fleet of vans and LGVs, ensuring compliance throughout the delivery cycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to maintain and achieve service levels, including sustainability initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels across the network and departments.
• Identify and implement systemic and operational improvements to enhance service quality.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits such as a car allowance, pension, bonus, holiday entitlement, and healthcare.

Key Dimensions:

• Reports to SC Transport management and drivers.
• Works internally, externally, and across divisions/sectors.

Key Working Relationships:

• Service Centre management and colleagues.
• Coatbridge CDC.
• Regional personnel.
• Internal and external customers.
• Maintenance service providers.
• National Fleet Team.
• Procurement Teams.
• Audit bodies.

Additional Information:

• Management roles are "on call" for emergencies.
• Participation in weekend working rota is required.
• Flexibility may be needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience managing transport operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with temperature-controlled transport (desirable).
• Managing large teams, including remote locations.
• Managing mixed fleets.
• Contract management experience.
• Customer-focused environment experience.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is essential.
• Ability to work independently.

What Cencora offers: Benefits vary by country and are aligned with local practices. Eligibility and start dates may differ.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cencora provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination and is committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or hrsc@cencora.com. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.