Transport Supervisor
Culina Group
- Washington, Tyne and Wear
- £35,190 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the shift is running to optimum cost effectiveness by ensuring the correct driver, agency and 3rd party usage.
- Proactively manage the Transport Planners and Operators by coaching them to ensure the right decisions are made to avoid conflict and cost.
- Ensure best possible 'On Time' despatch is achieved.
- Working to support driver training and allowing for the availability of drivers for all training and development activities.
- Supporting the wider depot cost effectiveness and operating channels by removing barriers to ensure optimal working.
- Ensure accidents/incidents are investigated and appropriate action plans are put in place.
- Taking the lead in conflict resolution across the shift and processes are followed and outcomes are fair.
- Maintain and update the information on fleet availability, trailer service information etc.
- Effective and timely internal and external communications.
- Update and dealing with Motor Collision and Personal injury packs.
- Good national geographical knowledge.
- The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
- Thoroughness/attention to detail.
- Able to work effectively in a team.
- Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
- Transport experience ideally in a FMCG environment.
- Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
- Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary.
- Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!