Transport & Logistics Operations Manager

at  Bensons for Beds

Transport & Logistics Operations Manager, known on site as a Site Operations Manager - Huncoat- £45,000 + benefits. As Site Operations Manager you will take full responsibility for the successful leadership and management of the Cross Dock Centre, ensuring high levels of customer service and operational efficiency whilst maintaining a safe and legal transport operation. Transport Manager CPC is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Transport Manager CPC desirable but not essential.
• An effective leader with an organised and methodical approach to leading change
• Commercially astute and can demonstrate effective budgetary management
• Can demonstrate process management skills and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Effective communication style and ability to influence at all levels
• Effective resource planning skills and the ability to improve team performance

PERSONAL QUALITIES / BEHAVIORS

• Acts in a respectful way, leads the team from the front, taking on the views of the team. Creates respectful environments that support the wider wellbeing of the team.
• Puts the customer at the heart of every process. Supports and drives processes that deliver and reward excellent customer experience and actively researches customers needs and trends
• Is colleague focused and uses a structured approach to ensure team and individual development. Creates an environment that is inclusive and engenders trust whilst actively seeking team ideas and involvement
• Embraces change and communicates said change effectively. Actively seeks challenging opportunities for themselves and others whilst creating open cultures that speak up and allow challenge
• Is resourceful and keeps up to date with industry changes acting upon them. Creates environments that allows new ideas to progress, utilising all departments and resources
• Energises by creating a positive can do environment. Uses initiative to celebrate success of individuals and teams. Is seen as a role model by their peers
• Shows determination in ensuring the team delivers to standard taking responsibility for departmental performance. Supports the department through challenges. Understands and communicates the broader company goals and objectives ensuring department alignment
• Inspires the department through great communication, leads by example and supports other departments where needed, working alongside peer group
• Ensures clear process to ensure all colleagues are included in relevant decision making. Directs the department activity and supports other departments in an inclusive fashion

Please refer the Job description for details