Regional Transport Manager

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.