New role available for an experienced Senior Manager to take responsibility for our client's warehouse, transport and depot operations driving continuous operational improvements whilst maintaining excellent service levels.

Role will encompass the following aspects -

•Monitor and manage the day-to-day depot operations.
•Work with Transport/Warehouse Management to ensure efficient planning and loading practices are adopted.
•Analyse and report on internal costs and vehicle productivity.
•Ensure that the requirements of the Operator’s Licence are always adhered to.
•Ensure depot security is always maintained.
•Ensure all operational staff are trained in correct working practices and training records are up to date.
•Ensure all staff adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
•Maximise staff efficiency across all depot operations and monitor staff attendance, absence, and holiday.
•Ensure timely, quality communication between Transport/Warehouse teams, and all internal departments.
•Complete quarterly Depot audits.
•Complete weekly and monthly KPI reports.
•Work closely with management counterparts to ensure smooth implementation of new business.
•Review and address all operational issues in line with company and customer SLA’s.
•Ensure process changes are communicated to all depot and partner operations staff.
•With the support of HR, oversee all aspects of HR and disciplinary procedures for the Depot Operations.
•Responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and development of new operational staff.
•Complete occasional customer site inspections and site audits.
•Support HSEQ Manager with external audits.
•Forecast planning with internal department managers to support for peak periods and operational demand.
•Responsible for vehicle investment renewal proposals. Forward plan at least 3 years in advance.
•Ensure stock integrity is maintained through accurate booking in/out and storage.
•Ensure efficient and compliant waste management processes are always adopted.
•Ensure safe operating practices for forklift trucks and other plant/machinery.
•Maintain forklift truck license records.
•Ensure stock checks and cycle counts are completed in line with internal and client SLAs.
•Monitor and report on staff productivity.
•Manage transport partners including, onboarding, annual reviews focusing on performance, quality, costs and any training required
•Undertake periodic vehicle inspections and vehicle load inspections.

Essential Skills and Experience:
•Minimum 5 years working in a similar role.
•Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment.
•Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word, and Excel applications.
•Experience of managing, recruiting, and developing a team.
•Experience of preparing investment proposals.
•Strong management, motivational and leadership skills.
•Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
•Ability to analyse data and identify performance trends.
•A sound understanding of the high teach transport and logistics industry.
•Solid knowledge of transport legislation and DVSA compliance
•Experience of all aspects of vehicle procurement
•Full clean driver's license (class 1 HGV desirable)
•Certificate of Professional Competence, International Road Haulage Operations, Forklift license (desirable)