?? Job Opportunity: Transport General Manager
?? Company: Leading In-House Retail Business.
?? Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car, Bonus & Package (£115,000 + OTE).
?? Location: South Yorkshire
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in logistics and supply chain operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Client Overview:
Loom Talent have partnered with a well-known In-House retail business. As a key player in the industry, they pride themselves on a commitment to delivering excellence service, they are now seeking a Transport General Manager to own the end-to-end group sector Transport function.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Transport General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing end to end operations, leading the Transport operation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a Transport team of over 300 employees across the site, encompassing over 500+ vehicles.
- Lead the National Planning agenda through a team of 6 planning experts.
- Assume responsibility for the Transport Health & Safety, Driver Training & Risk Assessors.
- Responsible for an annual budget of c. £50m per year.
- Lead all operational H&S, Compliance and Fleet Maintenance agendas across the Transport operations.
- Ensuring seamless coordination and optimisation of logistics operations from an internal synergy and Continuous Improvement perspective.
- Implementing best practices whilst ensuring sufficient usage of the TMS & Planning platforms.
- To help support and develop individuals, provide developmental opportunities within the business.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate for the Transport General Manager position will possess:
- A Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain Background - Essential.
- A CPC National / International qualification, demonstrating your deep understanding of transportation regulations – Essential.
- 5+ Years Transport General Management experience within a 3PL / FMCG or Retail environment – Essential.
- Proven experience in managing large operations consisting of headcount north of +250, and 400+ assets – Essential.
- Previous budget management of +£30m - Essential.
- A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and Continuous Improvement.
- Proven experience in dealing with Unions - Advantageous.
- A proven history of strong leadership abilities, whilst fostering a culture of excellence and an ability to identify and develop talent within - Essential.
- Lean Six Sigma / Prince2 accreditations – Advantageous.
- Commutable to the South Yorkshire and surrounding areas 4- 5 days per week - Essential.