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Shape the Future of Transport Operations at DS Smith
At DS Smith, we're redefining packaging for a changing world. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence, safety, and sustainable growth, we are seeking an experienced and driven Transport Planning Manager to join our Redditch site.
This newly created leadership role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of transport planning, despatch, warehouse operations, and yard activities, driving meaningful change within a large and complex manufacturing operation.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in improving transport efficiency, controlling costs, enhancing safety performance, and developing a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front and influencing change in a business committed to continuous improvement.
About the Role
The Transport Planning Manager is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of transport planning, despatch, warehouse and yard operations at the Redditch site.
Unlike many traditional transport roles, this position oversees the entire transport planning process, from booking transport and managing third-party hauliers through to warehouse operations, despatch execution and customer delivery performance.
Working closely with Customer Service, Production Planning, Operations teams and wider cluster sites, you'll drive operational excellence while ensuring customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end transport planning, despatch, warehouse and yard operation, ensuring customer deliveries are achieved safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. You'll manage third-party haulage providers, optimise vehicle utilisation, routing and backloads, improve OTIF performance, maintain stock accuracy and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Champion a safety-first culture across the operation, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and quality standards. You'll lead audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, driving continuous improvement and best practice across transport, warehouse and yard activities.
- Lead, coach and develop the Despatch and Warehouse teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance. You'll manage day-to-day operations, performance management, training, attendance and employee relations matters while building trust and successfully leading change within an established team. xsabvtc
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on transport efficiency, service excellence and cost reduction. Working collaboratively across the DS Smith network, you'll implement best practice, reduce waste, st
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Transport Planning Manager in Woodrow employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Engineering Team Leader role at our Featherstone site. Our vibrant work culture fosters continuous improvement and employee development, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join us to lead a dedicated team, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to a strong health and safety culture while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace.
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