Job Description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

The Transport Operations Support Manager will take full operational and decision making accountability for the transport function. Direct reports will be Transport Supervisors, Drivers and Administrative functions that support the running of the operation.

Working hours: Monday to Friday days, 40 hour week

Key Duties of the Transport Operations Support Manager:

• Ensure the shift is running to optimum cost effectiveness by ensuring the correct headcount, agency usage, reduction of absence, performance is maintained and where possible exceeded and identifying areas where cost can be reduced.
• Proactively manage the Transport Supervisors by coaching them to ensure the right decisions are made to avoid conflict and cost.
• Devise and apply systems and methods to ensure communication to the day shift and the wider depot is optimized.
• Coach team in decision making, running reports and challenging driver’s hours, behaviour whilst facilitating training across the shift
• Ensure the fleet is optimized and cost effective by ensuring servicing, reducing infringements and de-hire/collection and spot hire equipment is used to maximum effect without adding the burden of added cost.
• Taking a proactive and positive stance in regard to the implementation of business and group wide initiatives.
• Working with the DDM’s to support driver training and availability of drivers et al 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 et al 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Transport/Logistics Industry.
• Experience of working within the FMCG environment.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Knowledge of drivers working time/driving Hours.
• Operational knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Operator licence regulations.
• Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 4.5% employee and 6% employer.
• Life Assurance - 3 x your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam.