Job Details

Transport Night Shift Supervisor

Sector:

Region : South West England

Location: Avonmouth

Salary: C£28,500

Job Ref.: 59722

Job Information

Transport Night Shift Manager/Supervisor

Our client is a multi-temperature food retailer with over 300 shops throughout Great Britain, currently serviced by three distribution centers.

Later this year a new distribution center will open in Bristol.

We are looking for a Transport Shift Manager, who will report to the Transport Manager, to lead a large team working over a fast 24/7 operation.

Playing a vital part in our logistics process, you will ensure that food reaches the stores safely, on time and in the most cost-effective way.

Responsibilities will include:

-Co-ordinating with suppliers and branches, planning routes and scheduling delivery times;
-Managing and leading a team of Driver and Administration staff
-Monitoring performance and progress;
-Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded;
-Co-ordinating shift based teams;
-Maintain the highest hygiene standards;
-Ensure all work carried out is in line with UK and EU laws and regulations.

What we’re looking for:

-Good all round communicator with excellent written and oral skills;
-Strong planning and organisational skills;
-Strong people manager, who can lead and develop an effective team;
-Gives clear and strong direction.

We are looking for a candidate who has previous transport Supervisor or Shift Manager experience and is looking to progress their career further within an expanding logistics network.