Transport Team Leader Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom and 1 Posted on 11/01/2023 Be [...]

We are looking for an experienced Transport Team Manager to join our Group Transport Operation for a 2 years fixed term contract.
You will be providing management for a team of Transport Clerks and Shunters, based in a large distribution centre located at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) near Rugby. Reporting initially to the Kettering Contract Distribution Manager, you will be 1 of 2 Transport Team Managers who will be responsible for a safe and smooth operation based at a large distribution centre that operates almost 24 hours, 7 days per week. In addition, a relief site located 6 miles from this location will be part of your remit while it is in operation. You will be a proactive people manager who can listen to the experienced team on site, a keen eye for detail and the technical competence to keep the site-based fleet legal and safe to operate.
This role is working AM and PM rotating.
How will you contribute?
Lead and manage the day-to-day Transport Clerical colleagues and Shunting team activities. Including resource allocation, capability, and utilisation
Deliver a consistent business performance and standard across the end-to-end transport operation, managing colleague performance to ensure the delivery of an excellent site operational performance safely and efficiently, achieving KPIs
Monitor and implement compliance across Transport Operations activities
Influence, manage and maintain external relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including our Stores
Identify efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities whilst understanding the balance between service and cost, which should be presented to the Kettering Contract Distribution Manager
Operate within legislation, policy and process in all matters ranging from people management to health and safety and environment
Systematically work through information, knowing when to move at pace and when to deepen analysis
Accident and Incident Investigation working with the H&S team
Cover Clerical duties in time of absence of sickness
Fleet Compliance, circa 70 Trailers and 3 Tugs.
What will you bring?
Understand the relevant legislation, policy and process in all matters relating to people management, safety, health, and environment relevant to your working location and be able to apply this
Build collaborative working relationships and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and strategic partners
Ability to lead, engage and inspire a large team to deliver successful results
Confident in making time-pressured decisions in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, with the courage to challenge the status quo
Lead a team with the ability to encourage, empower and trust others to deliver results
Manage your own personal development, understanding the importance of continuous self-development and improvement, and role model this within your team
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and confidence to be able to present this information to influence change
Recognise when it is appropriate to apply judgement and discretion in line with our values at your level of authority
Awareness of how best to implement your influencing efforts to achieve results
Ability to keep focus under pressure but ask for support when issues persist
An international CPC is desirable but not essential
About us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are “Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value”.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous renumeration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
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