Transport Manager
- Employer
- Greencore Group
- Location
- Hatfield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2018
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Other Job Function
- Business Sector
- Other Business Sector
Job Details
We are recruiting for a Transport Manager at our Hatfield depot in Hertfordshire.
As Transport Manager you will direct the transport team to ensure operational compliance with statutory requirements and group policy, achievement of budgetary targets and contractual KPI's and the continuous development of the function in line with the division’s strategic goals
This role will work permanant nights.
Main responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure that they are engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential
Promote and monitor operational practices, using available tracking tools, to ensure that safety and compliance with the road traffic act are the critical priorities at all times
Oversee the maintenance of the vehicle fleet to ensure compliance with the vehicle check and servicing practices, cleanliness, food safety requirements and leasing agreements
Maintain close communication with Greencore sites and customers/depots to ensure that all parties are kept informed of any schedule or revised collection or delivery times
Establish programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the transport schedules
Construct budgets and associated drivers’ rota and feeding back any required changes from the planning team. Review resource plans in response to any changes so that the planning team can make required changes manage spend to ensure maximise cost efficiency whilst delivering on key business objectives
Ensure use of Greencore handheld delivery technology to ensure accurate customer billing.
Monitor KPI and budget performance to identify and implement continuous improvement programmes
Ideal candidateYou will understand the best practice processes for your functional areas e.g. picking, packing and transport operation. You will have managed Budgets and have a solid understanding of Lean to identify and implement business improvement programmes
It is preferred you have experience using sector specific electronic management tools e.g.; ISOTRAK, Voice picking and hand held technology
About the companyGreencore Group is a leading international manufacturer of convenience foods. Our ambition doesn’t stop at being the world’s largest sandwich producer, we’re looking for passionate, talented people who can help us to drive our future success. People who innovate, create, lead and inspire. We set the bar high, and expect that our people do too.
Company
Greencore Group is a leading international manufacturer of convenience foods. Our ambition doesn't stop at being the world’s largest sandwich producer; we’re looking for passionate, talented people who can help us to drive our future success. People who innovate, create, lead and inspire. We set the bar high, and expect that our people do too.
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- Greencore Group
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