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Job description

Industrial Temps is recruiting on behalf of Wincanton Dedicated Grocery for a Transport Department Manager to join their busy operation in Larne. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day management of a fast-paced transport operation. You'll be responsible for leading the transport team, ensuring operational efficiency, achieving KPIs, and delivering an exceptional service to stores and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily transport operation and team performance.
• Make effective decisions in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
• Brief and debrief drivers at the start and end of shifts.
• Monitor operational performance and ensure KPI targets are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement across transport processes and procedures.
• Promote health & safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Support, coach and motivate colleagues through effective leadership.
• Manage absence, performance reviews, investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours regulations, Working Time Directive, and Operator Licence requirements.
• Maintain transport systems and utilise relevant IT software.
• Deliver a first-class service across the store network.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous management experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a logistics or manufacturing environment.
• CPC qualification.
• Understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland.
• Experience managing absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Competent IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Further Information

Temporary 12-15 months maternity cover. If you are calling regarding this position, please contact our Ballymena office on 028 2542 0140between working hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm and ask for Danielle.

Application Information

Please forward your CV to Danielle.Tweed@industrialtemps.com or go to: www.industrialtemps.com/job/transport-departmental-manager-10-months-maternity-cover-j124289?source=bing.com