Transport Operations Manager

Kaminskyconsulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural supplies company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager. In this role, you will lead all operational activities within the transport division, focusing on improving productivity and efficiency while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £55,000, flexible working hours, and various benefits including private healthcare and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave

Private Health Care

Flexible Working Hours

Company Pension Scheme

Company Phone and Laptop

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, procurement, operations, and transport.
• Proven data-driven cost-saving strategies.
• Experience in influencing health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations for efficient service.
• Drive cultural change focused on safety and improvement.
• Manage operational budgets and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Analyze and streamline operational routines and procedures.
• Introduce process improvements to reduce administrative burdens.

Skills

Logistics background

Cost saving approaches

Health & Safety culture change

People management

Planning and scheduling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Transport Operations Manager role paying up to £55,000 working for a national leader for Agricultural Supplies. Providing career progression opportunities and the opportunity to work for a company which are investing millions to their UK-based sites. Flexible working hours are available, providing flexibility around the working day.

Company Information

Their head office is based in Malton, which is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as York, Thirsk and other areas across North Yorkshire and the East Coast.

A developing, leading supplier of Fuel & Agricultural Supplies are looking for an ambitious and experienced Transport Operations Manager at their Malton site in the North Yorkshire area. This role has become available due to company growth and ongoing site investment.

Salary And Benefits Of The Transport Operations Manager

• Annual Salary between £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
• 28 Days Annual Leave (Inclusive of Bank Holiday's)
• Private Health Care
• Flexible Working Hours
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Phone And Laptop
• Free Onsite Parking
• No Travel Requirements

Role of the Transport Operations Manager

As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all operational activities within the transport division with a focus on improving productivity, efficiency and operational discipline.

This will be achieved by closely monitoring driver performance using various software and technology to improve route efficiency, time utilisation, delivery accuracy and adherence to driver hours. Additionally, focusing on cost saving strategies and budget management.

Key Responsibilities Of The Transport Operations Manager

• To lead and manage large-scale transport operations on a day-to-day basis, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• To positively influence and drive cultural change, with a strong emphasis on health and safety compliance and continuous improvement.
• To proactively manage operational budgets, identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and efficiency strategies while maintaining high performance and safety standards.
• Analyse and streamline daily operational routines, loading procedures, driver check-ins, run sheets, and end-of-shift processes to ensure time is used effectively throughout the day.
• To introduce process improvements that reduce administrative burden on drivers and speed up turnaround times in the depot.

I am keen to speak to anyone with the following skills and experience

• A strong background in Logistics, Procurement, Operations and Transport.
• Proven experience of cost saving approaches using data driven
• Strong Health & Safety Influence of culture change within site-based health and safety.
• Proven experience as a people manager and leading a team of drivers.
• High proficiency in planning and scheduling large scale, multi-vehicle operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Transport Operations Manager, please submit your CV direct or reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment.