Transport Operations Manager 

MUST HAVE knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector 

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join a leading Blue-Chip Airfreight Transport operation based at Heathrow. 
 
The successful Transport Operations Manager will manage a team of 5/6 and circa 40 trucks.
 
Reporting directly to the UK Transport Manager, the Transport Operations Manager will be the first point of contact for Customers and main hauliers, with a strong focus on planning, customer satisfaction, communication and overall responsibility for Transport operations.
 
Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a coherent interface between every area of the operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness 
• Motivate and develop planners to equip them with the skills to manage their teams of drivers 
• Ensure compliance with all Transport legislations and Health & Safety requirements 
• Be responsible for communication throughout the transport operation 
• Propose and implement changes to the operation to improve efficiency and/or levels of performance 
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for team members and assets 
• Achieve efficiency through managing planning & controlling staff on a daily basis, and an ongoing basis through objectives 
• Manage a team of c.80 drivers, along with planning teams. 
• Ensuring key performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including compliance, service and financial targets 
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and Company safety standards

Person Specification

• 5+ years transport management experience in a multi-site environment 
• Good working knowledge of the Airfreight distribution sector 
• An effective communicator at all levels with the personal motivation and confidence to have a positive impact throughout the group  Significant experience of developing teams within a similar logistics operation would be desirable 
• Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation 
• Confident Manager, skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating teams 
• Highly tolerant of change, being able to work with an evolving organisation 
• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment 
• Able to work efficiently across the business and functional boundaries 
• Commercially focussed 
• Quality orientated and customer service driven 
• National/International CPC holder (Essential)

Annual Salary £50,000.00 negotiable for the right candidate 

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