Transport Operations Manager in Barnsley

Company Description

Warrens offer a comprehensive logistics and warehousing service, primarily focused on the needs of major retailers and bakeries. At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Overseeing and being responsible for the day to day running of the transport operation to ensure that all daily targets are met in the most cost effective, efficient and safe manner in line with our policies and procedures. To take responsibility for supporting aspects of the teams performance whilst encouraging and leading continuous improvement activities within the department.

Working hours: Monday to Friday

Key Duties:

• Actively promote and ensure compliance with transport policies, procedures and legislation.
• Responsible for vehicle management, including liaising with the fleet team.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Managing incidents and accidents including environmental incidents on our in house H&S Systems.
• Ensure all vehicles are operated in a roadworthy condition.
• Resource planning and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment.
• Key accountability for promoting and maintaining health and safety standards in line with Culina policies and procedures.
• Understanding the wider business objectives and in line with this, looking for ways in which to reduce cost and improve service.
• Proactively seeks to understand financial performance of the operation and takes ownership for addressing inefficiencies which impact on the depot’s P&L.
• Actively develop the Transport team in increasing engagement, communication and people development.
• To lead, develop and manage direct reports in a positive, energetic and consistent manner.
• To lead and partner with Health & Safety representative on local and site initiatives including H&S induction and training.
• Seeks to improve and maintain people KPI’s including attrition, absence, accident and H&S.
• Ensure & oversee that an effective vehicle defect reporting system is in place.
• In conjunction with the fleet team, work to ensure vehicle maintenance planning is accurate and legal.
• Manage and develop the team of Drivers and planners in order to deliver a high-quality service to customers.
• Maintain communication and relationships with all suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a Transport Management.
• Experience of resource management / cost control.
• Transport Manager's CPC qualification.
• Experience in managing an Operator's Licence.
• Understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Experience in managing people and leading teams.
• Able to form and build strong relationships quickly.
• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge including Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Able to manage own time and is able to prioritise workload.

Additional Information:

As part of our drive to make Warrens a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days plus the normal bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam.