An opportunity to join our clients growing Belfast operation

* A CPC qualified transport expert required

About Our Client

Our client is a leading FMCG logistics provider.

Job Description

Reporting into the site General Manager, the Regional Transport Manager will have responsibility for a large-scale transport operation and an associated cross dock site. Based in Belfast, the role will be responsible for a team of c110 colleagues across the distribution teams and will play a key part in the site growth and the overall customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities will include:

* Full accountability and responsibility for the performance of the transport department, including achieving auditable standards.

* Ensuring that all Service Level Agreements (SLA's) are met.

* Monitoring key performance indicators and ensuring they are achieved through effective management of direct reports, focusing on service, costs, compliance and engagement.

* Contributing to, planning and executing the day-to-day operational strategy.

* Ensuring that housekeeping standards and safe systems of work are met and maintained in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and local standards are in line with the company Health & Safety policy.

* Recruiting, developing and managing direct reports to support the delivery of the business KPI's.

* Identifying opportunities and implementing initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process.

* Developing all colleagues through appropriate interventions, such as probationary reviews, appraisals and PDP's in order to drive high performing individuals and teams.

* Adhering to performance and absence management processes to ensure under performance of individuals and teams is managed appropriately.

* Collaborating with other business functions to build alignment and deliver overall business results.

* Managing all employee relations issues In line with company policy and legal requirements.

The Successful Applicant

As the Regional Transport Manager you will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Belfast and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

* Managerial and leadership experience within a similar size FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics operation (teams >100+)

* Current International CPC and Operators Licence holder.

* A natural leader and people motivator, ensuring optimum productivity is achieved, whilst always looking for areas to improve and enhance.

* Leadership experience within a regulated environment encompassing driver hours and tachograph legislation.

* Experience of managing teams with a unionised environment.

* Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution environment.

* Experience of working within a set budgetary and performance targeted workplace.

* Able to clearly communicate at all levels (direct and indirect reports), whilst delegating to the appropriate level.

* Demonstrate experience of mobilising and managing change in people and processes.

* Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive basic salary between £55,000 and £65,000 (in line with experience) with key benefits to include:

* Company Car

* Company Bonus

* Private Healthcare

* Company pension contributions

* Death in Service

* Wellbeing Day

* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Contact
Dean Rose
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page