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Container Transport/Operations Director Growing Business

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Job Description - Container Transport/Operations Director Growing Business

Container Transport/Operations Director (Growing Business)

Ipswich, Suffolk

£100,000 - £120,000 + Progression + Pension

Are you a Container Transport/Operations Director or similar with a background in Logistics, specifically, extensive experience in Container Solutions, wanting to join a rapidly growing business, offering impressive career trajectory opportunities, making a name for themselves within the Logistics industry?

Do you want to become a pivotal member in a team of highly skilled industry-experts, working in a leadership role, joining an extremely driven and ambitious company, going from strength to strength, with a clearly defined, scalable progression plan to reach Directorship within 2 years from day 1?

On offer is the unmissable opportunity to become a leading figure in a team of Logistics Experts, joining a highly respected, well-established company, quickly making a name for themselves within the industry. Presenting itself is the opportunity join an ambitious, high performing, powerhouse company, offering unrivalled, scalable career progression with a defined plan to reach Directorship within 2 years.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Container Operations team. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be responsible for the organisation of a fleet of 25 trucks minimum, as well as their routes/timings and drivers alike. You will also be responsible for the development and implementation of Operational Strategies. Finally, you will be responsible for developing, mentoring and subsequently leading your own Operations Team.

The ideal Container Transport/Operations Manager or similar will have extensive experience within Container Solutions, coming from a background in the Logistics Industry. You will also have an in-depth knowledge of UK ports/depots. Additionally, you will be an ambitious individual, with a desire to progress your career. Finally, will also have prior experience within an Operations Manager/Transport Planner position.

The Role:

  • Lead the Container Operations team
  • Organisation of a fleet of 25+ trucks
  • Development and Implementation of Operational Procedures/Strategies

The Person:

  • A background in Logistics - specifically Container Operations
  • Previous experience as an Operations Manager/Transport Planner
  • In depth knowledge of UK ports and depots

Reference: BBH21352

Keywords: Operations, Manager, Operations Manager, Transport, Planner, Transport Planner, Logistics, containers, Container Operations, Haulage, Ipswich, Director Directorship, Progression

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