Shift Manager
Core
Manage 24/7 transport operations, depot staff, and fleet to ensure product delivery within service levels and budget constraints.
Role type
Shift Manager (Transport Operations)
Builds
Logistics and distribution services for FMCG clients
Domain
Logistics / Transport / FMCG
Required skills
supervisory experience in busy transport environments, commercial knowledge of transport operations, planning and organizing with high numeracy, leadership and team building, negotiation, incident management, regulatory compliance knowledge, fleet maintenance oversight
Preferred skills
CPC qualification, experience in closed book/shared user environments, ability to drive continuous improvement
Technologies
Kronos, EOA system, vehicle passports
Responsibilities
Manage depot transport staff to execute traffic plans, reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends, ensure fleet availability for planning, manage driver resourcing and holiday allocations, handle incidents and accidents, monitor driver clocking, ensure regulatory compliance and fleet maintenance, attend customer review meetings, implement service improvements, conduct monthly site audits
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on manager