Transport General Manager

Tamworth Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
A Transport General Manager is required to lead and manage the logistics department of a large transport and distribution company based in Tamworth. The ideal candidate will have excellent management and leadership skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
  • Managing commercial and operations performance for a leading 3pl
  • Overseeing customer operations growth for a national 3pl

About Our Client

This business is a leader in the Logistics distribution and supply chain sector operating with a strong emphasis on sustainability and customer satisfaction, they have solidified their position in the UK market and continue to expand their reach globally.

Job Description

  • Managing a Transport operation with roughly 450 assets and a sizeable workforce.
  • Lead planning and operations across a large national retail operation
  • Take responsibility for operational best practice including compliance, health and safety and driver performance
  • Responsible for an annual budget of roughly £45m per year.
  • Manage customer commercial relations for an Open Book large national contract
  • Driving best practice and supporting the development of a CI culture
  • To help develop future leaders within the business

The Successful Applicant

The successful Transport General Manager should have:

  • A logistics and distribution background
  • A National or International CPC qualification
  • Demonstrable experience of managing 3pl operations preferably in open book and/or retail environment
  • Experience of budget management and P+L responsibility of over £35 million
  • Demonstrable experience of CI/LEAN culture development is an advantage

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of between £80,000 and £90,000 per year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance, annual bonus pension, healthcare, and generous holiday leave

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed as a Transport General Manager in Tamworth please apply or reach out directly

Contact
Daniel Anderson
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6516556
Phone number
+44 121 230 9465

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Tamworth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Anderson
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9465
Job reference
JN-082024-6516556