At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee logistics and transport activities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic transport company with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Enhanced holidays, sick pay, life insurance, health plans, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Lead a team in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport supervision and a CPC National Certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
You will be responsible for overseeing the logistics function and the day-to-day transport activities at our Kirkcaldy site, ensuring the fleet is operated and maintained in full compliance with our O-Licence obligations. This role involves effective planning and allocation of loads, making sure the correct products reach the correct customers on time. You will also work collaboratively with the Transport Operations Manager, Fleet Compliance Manager, and Driver Trainer to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Transport operation on site. In conjunction with the Transport Operations Manager, control spend against budget. Ensuring the operation meets its performance and safety targets, monitoring it and reporting to Senior Management. O Licence responsibility. Ensuring that all operations are carried out in accordance with UK and European Union laws and regulations, particularly relating to Health and Safety. Lead by example and promote positivity and professionalism throughout your team. Maintaining high levels of service performance. Oversee planning and fleet utilisation to ensure customer requirements are met and orders fulfilled. Allocating resource to planned requirements ensuring effective equipment utilisation. Ensuring that driver holidays, paperwork and overtime requests are processed and organised. Driving best practice, team development and effective communication. Coaching and leading the team to maintain motivation and engagement. Managing your people’s performance in line with Company policies and procedures. Identifying areas for improvement and delivering results. Improving operational efficiencies and driving change. Managing relationships with suppliers. Work closely with the Fleet Compliance Manager to ensure high standards of vehicle presentation are maintained.
About you:
- Proven experience in a similar transport or logistics supervisory role.
- Hold a CPC National Certificate.
- Strong decision-making abilities with excellent prioritisation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- A flexible, proactive attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated motivational, team-building, and leadership capabilities.
- Results-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Desirable IOSH or equivalent Health.
Transport Operations Supervisor in Fife employer: Carr's Flour Mills Limited
As a Transport Operations Supervisor at our Kirkcaldy site, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement, health cash plans, and family-friendly policies, all within a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and efficiency. Our commitment to employee development ensures you have the opportunity to lead and inspire your team while driving operational excellence in a thriving environment.
Contact Details:
Carr's Flour Mills Limited Recruitment Team
