Transportation Manager

at  NEWREST DENMARK AS

Newrest is looking for a Transportation Manager to join our team of 250 colleagues who provide airline catering services to our customers in Copenhagen Airport.
The Transportation Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of transportation operations, including developing and executing strategies to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
The Transportation Manager oversees the daily operations of the transportation department (drivers, dispatchers, dock coordinators, flight supervisors etc.) evaluate current processes and procedures, develop policies and procedures, and coordinate with other departments to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods and services.
The Transportation Manager has two deputy transportation managers in direct line of which one is responsible for the drivers and the other one for dispatchers, flight supervisors, dock coordinators, and fridge checkers.
In total, the transportation department consists of 90 employees of which approximately 55 are drivers.
The Transportation Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of strategies and initiatives to improve transportation services and operations. The Transportation Manager ensures that the organization’s transportation services meet customer requirements, are cost-effective, and are in compliance with all applicable regulations.
The Manager will coordinate with other departments, such as maintenance suppliers and safety, to ensure smooth operations. The successful candidate will have excellent management, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of the regulations and laws related to transportation operations.

• Plan, develop and implement transportation strategies and initiatives.
• Manage the transportation budget.
• Ensure an effective and timely planning and administration of resources in our planning system.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and programs related to transportation.
• Provide leadership and direction to transportation staff.
• Negotiate and coordinate contracts, services, and agreements.
• Supervise the daily operations of the transportation department.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and laws.
• Ensure together with the deputy managers that all staff is proper trained.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies to coordinate transportation services.
• Evaluate and analyze transportation programs and services.
• Monitor and analyze data to assess the performance of transportation initiatives, like punctuality, accidents, costs, sickness, well being initiatives, retention etc.
• Further develop and implement performance metrics.
• Build and develop a strong leadership team in Transportation.