Transport Supervisor - Bardon, England

Job summary

Transport Supervisor to join our team based in Coalville. Responsible for the execution of transport plans ensuring transport and network SLA's/KPI's are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that your Site Planners plan all relevant customer deliveries utilising the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met
• Liaise with the Customer as required in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery
• Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation
• Co-ordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines
• Ensure your drivers are compliant with Working Time Directive
• Ensure that the drivers regularly Download Driver cards for analysis
• Ensure that the Site Planners Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
• Through liaising with your Site Planners that you are fully aware of any delays and possible issues with delivery
• Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required
• Source local sub-contractors as and when required
• Ensure that Site Planners are aware that the loads meet safety standards
• Manage the Site Planners ensuring they are using the most efficient start times
• Ensure adequate Pre-Briefing of Drivers is taking place by the Transport Supervisors to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
• Ensure adequate De-Briefing of Drivers, by the Transport Supervisors, upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly
• Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist
• Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers
• Fully understand and communicate agreed KPI's for Department
• All other transport office related duties
• Ensuring all drivers are appropriately trained and familarised with both operations and equipment
• From time to time, you may be requested to deputise for the Manager on daily plan/do/review calls
• Liaise with and feedback to driver agencies for ad-hoc and peak driver support

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