Transport Shift Manager
Culina Group · Hereford, United Kingdom
Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.
Life in this role
As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Shift Manager
Shifts: 3 on 3 off nights
Key Duties
- Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels
- Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource
- Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans
- Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment
- Ensure that the Transport team comply with all relevant statutes and regulations
- Communicate with 3rd Party hauliers in regard to control of all reported defects on drop trailers left for pre loading
- Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time
- Monitor, Audit and Control suppliers
- Supports communication throughout department including team briefings and publication of KPIs
- Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business
- Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement
- Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business
- Be responsible for the maintenance and fuel aspect of Transport Budget, to include various KPI’s and costs
- Support the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example reducing road miles
What you’ll need ...
- Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment
- Previous supervisory experience within a FMCG environment
- Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy
- Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer
- Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team
- An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills
- Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team
- Highly tolerant of change – able to work within an evolving organisation
- Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven
- Problem solving in a pressurised environment
- National and International CPC qualification – desirable
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
- Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
- Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
- Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.