Transport Manager

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

As Transport Manager you will ensure the effective operation of the Transport function, drive continuous improvements and further develop integrated transport solutions to deliver a premium and cost effective service. Produce, agree & manage the Transport budget, accounting for any variances.  Take a proactive approach in order to fully engage any new initiatives at the depot, ensuring the integration of projects is successful in line with business needs.

This role can be based at any of our locations in the North West (Port Sunlight, Burton, Leeds, Crumlin or Cannock). Regular travel is required between sites to support your network, vehicle will be provided for business use.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00-18.00

Key Duties of a Transport Manager:

• Proactively seek optimisation without affecting service.
• Integration and control of new cross dock clients where applicable.
• Increased vehicle fleet to include offsite parking.
• Responsible for the interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Direct, motivate and develop team members to equip them with the skills to lead and manage their teams.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory legislation in regard to Health & Safety and statutory Transport rules and regulations.
• Managing a group of approved 3rd party hauliers on national and international journeys.
• Responsible for communication cascades throughout the transport operation.
• Propose, agree and implement service standard agreements for products with customers in conjunction with other areas of the business.
• Consider proposals and implementation of improvements methods in regard to staff, operational changes to transport associated activities which will improve efficiency and/or levels of performance.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff and products.
• Support the Company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint, for example recycling initiatives.
• Client Interface with all major customers including implementation meetings, customer reviews and other ad hoc meetings as required.
• Work to tight deadlines on new initiatives.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to the Transport Department.
• Ensure the Companies Operator Licences are maintained efficiently and accurately at all times.
• Contingency planning to avoid Company exposure to the Operator Licences.
• To drive through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactive management of new legislation.
• Effective Manage the Transport Department through KPI measures.
• Effective day-to-day decision making for administration teams.
• Retailer Interface in regard to Key supplier management for quality and cost.
• Significant UK and continental supplier collection responsibilities.
• Achieve efficiency through managing, planning and controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives.

• Previous Transport Management experience within a FMCG environment.
• Experience in managing, motivating and leading a large team.
• Transport Manager CPC.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy.
• Highly tolerant of change with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive change within an evolving business organisation.
• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment.
• Consumer oriented and customer-service driven.
• IT literate - MS Packages and Transport management systems.

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension - Contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
• Fitness - Your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!