Transport/ Logistics Manager
Newtownabbey
Permanent
Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm
Gentech Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Newtownabbey who are currently recruiting for a Transport/ Logistics Manager. The role will plan, direct and coordinate the smooth efficient running of the day to day transport operation activities and lead the Transport team members by giving direction and monitoring performance to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively, providing a quality service to stores.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and continuously develop the Transport team, fostering a positive and high-performance working environment.
- Set the standard by leading from the front and ensuring full adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Plan, organise, and oversee the day-to-day transport operations to ensure efficiency and reliability.
- Maintain full compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures, including tachographs, digital cards, fleet management, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all transport employees in line with statutory requirements.
- Proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support a flexible, collaborative, team-based approach.
- Develop and manage annual transport budgets, including administration and driver payroll.
- Design and deliver a strategic development plan for the transport function in collaboration with Senior Management
Essential
- Minimum 3+ years' experience within a logistics operation, including transport planning and scheduling.
- Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused transport environment.
- Proven management-level experience across all aspects of transport operations
- Strong knowledge of distribution operations, including Health & Safety, HACCP, and related compliance processes.
- Solid working knowledge of driver hours regulations, tachograph systems, and transport procedures
Contact Gemma Dunlop to find out more information on this role on or email
Skills:
Transport Management Logistics Management Operations
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Newtownabbey
Permanent
Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm
Gentech Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Newtownabbey who are currently recruiting for a Transport/ Logistics Manager. The role will plan, direct and coordinate the smooth efficient running of the day to day transport operation activities and lead the Transport team members by giving direction and monitoring performance to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively, providing a quality service to stores.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and continuously develop the Transport team, fostering a positive and high-performance working environment.
- Set the standard by leading from the front and ensuring full adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Plan, organise, and oversee the day-to-day transport operations to ensure efficiency and reliability.
- Maintain full compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures, including tachographs, digital cards, fleet management, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all transport employees in line with statutory requirements.
- Proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support a flexible, collaborative, team-based approach.
- Develop and manage annual transport budgets, including administration and driver payroll.
- Design and deliver a strategic development plan for the transport function in collaboration with Senior Management
Essential
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience within a logistics operation, including transport planning and scheduling.
- Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused transport environment.
- Proven management-level experience across all aspects of transport operations
- Strong knowledge of distribution operations, including Health & Safety, HACCP, and related compliance processes.
- Solid working knowledge of driver hours regulations, tachograph systems, and transport procedures
Contact Gemma Dunlop to find out more information on this role on or email
Skills:Transport Management Logistics Management Operations
WHJS1_NI
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