Regional Transport Manager

An opportunity to join our clients growing Belfast operation * A CPC qualified transport expert required About Our Client Our client is a leading FMCG logistics provider. Job Description Reporting into the site General Manager, the Regional Transport Manager will have responsibility for a large-scale transport operation and an associated cross dock site. Based in Belfast, the role will be responsible for a team of c110 colleagues across the distribution teams and will play a key part in the site growth and the overall customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities will include: * Full accountability and responsibility for the performance of the transport department, including achieving auditable standards. * Ensuring that all Service Level Agreements (SLA's) are met. * Monitoring key performance indicators and ensuring they are achieved through effective management of direct reports, focusing on service, costs, compliance and engagement. * Contributing to, planning and executing the day-to-day operational strategy. * Ensuring that housekeeping standards and safe systems of work are met and maintained in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and local standards are in line with the company Health & Safety policy. * Recruiting, developing and managing direct reports to support the delivery of the business KPI's. * Identifying opportunities and implementing initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process. * Developing all colleagues through appropriate interventions, such as probationary reviews, appraisals and PDP's in order to drive high performing individuals and teams. * Adhering to performance and absence management processes to ensure under performance of individuals and teams is managed appropriately. * Collaborating with other business functions to build alignment and deliver overall business results. * Managing all employee relations issues In line with company policy and legal requirements. The Successful Applicant As the Regional Transport Manager you will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Belfast and be able to demonstrate the following experience: * Managerial and leadership experience within a similar size FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics operation (teams >100+) * Current International CPC and Operators Licence holder. * A natural leader and people motivator, ensuring optimum productivity is achieved, whilst always looking for areas to improve and enhance. * Leadership experience within a regulated environment encompassing driver hours and tachograph legislation. * Experience of managing teams with a unionised environment. * Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution environment. * Experience of working within a set budgetary and performance targeted workplace. * Able to clearly communicate at all levels (direct and indirect reports), whilst delegating to the appropriate level. * Demonstrate experience of mobilising and managing change in people and processes. * Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business. What's on Offer The successful candidate will be offered a competitive basic salary between £55,000 and £65,000 (in line with experience) with key benefits to include: * Company Car * Company Bonus * Private Healthcare * Company pension contributions * Death in Service * Wellbeing Day * 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Contact Dean Rose Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page