Transport Operations Manager reference: 33865

<div><div><div><p><strong>Grade: RCS M<br>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns: </strong>Days & Nights on a monthly rotation<br><strong>Location: Bradford, BD5 8LZ</strong></p> <p>DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily transportation and logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of storage and distribution procedures.</p> <p><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <p>The role of a Transport Operations Manager is accountable for the safe, legal and efficient execution of transport operations on a day to day basis whilst supporting the Transport Manager.</p> <ul> <li>Be accountable for the safe, legal and efficient execution of transport operations SLA's/KPI's</li> <li>Be responsible for ensuring system compliance at all times</li> <li>Conduct regular 1-2-1's and performance reviews</li> <li>Monitor and report on transportation costs, ensuring cost-effective shipping methods are a priority consideration</li> <li>Ensure all safety records, compliance and regulations are up-to-date and in line with company policies and legislation, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices</li> <li>Be the point of escalation for operational management</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></p> <p>We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:</p> <ul> <li>Must have previous and demonstrative experience as a Transport Manager</li> <li>Must have previous transport legal compliance experience</li> <li>Understanding and practical knowledge of logistics software packages</li> <li>International CPC Qualification - desirable </li> <li>Previous experience with unions and proven experience of having strong union relationships and engagement</li> <li>Must have previous proven good stakeholder management </li> <li>Ability to manage, organise and train direct reports</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHY CHOOSE US? </strong></p> <p>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</li> <li>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></p> <p>We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></p> <p><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong></p> <p>DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.</p> <p> </p> <p>#UKIDSCWellBeing</p></div></div></div>