Transport Manager - Wembley, United Kingdom - EA FIRST LTD

EA FIRST LTD

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Wembley, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is a a rapidly growing FMCG distribution business based in Wembley.

They are looking for a Transport Manager to take responsibility for their transport and distribution activities.

My client is a a rapidly growing FMCG distribution business based in Wembley.

They are looking for a Distribution Manager to take responsibility for their warehousing and transportation activities.

The Transport Manager will be responsible for managing all warehousing and transportation activities within a fast paced FMCG operation based in Wembley.

Specific responsibilities will be across Transport and Warehousing. Responsibility for circa 20 people (Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Warehouse Operatives and Drivers)

Other key responsibilities for the Transport Manager include:

Accountability for site performance, delivering on agreed KPIs and operational metrics, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and the network team
Provide operational excellence through leadership and development for the site management team, create a one team culture across all site functions
Accountability for site performance, delivering on agreed KPIs and operational metrics, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and the network team
As a people manager, you will focus on ensuring that your colleagues receive the right level of support, coaching and development
Ownership of the site safety strategy, through colleague engagement and delivering a firstclass safety culture
Be proactive in identifying change and continuous improvement opportunities throughout the warehouse and transport operations
Utilising data to inform decisions and also provide regular reports to Senior Management.
This is a broad & autonomous role where you will essentially be running an entire Logistics operation
5 year's experience in management of operations, and leadership in warehousing and transport, preferably within FMCG, Food or Drinks sectors
Evidence of an effective track record of people management and leadership
Experience of transport planning and network modelling
Experience and understanding of the food service/distribution market place
Lean trained with experience of Kaizen, 5s and problem solving methodologies
Proven people management and development experience
Excellent communication skills.
Experience of working with WMS
Solid understanding of financial management and operational KPI's
This individual has to be able to drive significant culture change with focus around people, processes and systems
Be local to Wembley