Transport Contract Manager

Transport Contract Manager

Menzies Distribution are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join and over see our busy site based in Livingston. We're looking for someone with a smart approach and previous contract management experience, strong people management skills, strong customer facing skills who will be able to blend into a small 'in plant' team to successfully manage the operation of the contract and control the P&L.

The Details:

Salary: £45k - £48k Per Annum (Dependent on experience)

Monday to Friday Days

Free Parking Onsite

Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to)

Daily and weekly financial reporting to business unit director

Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level

Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources

Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner within the transport operation

Consider the operational movements in the context of the Menzies network and seek opportunities to reduce empty running and improve efficiency

Complete periodic reviews of the delivery schedule in line with all customers strategic changes

Ensure all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems updated in a timely manner

Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements

Promote effective and efficient standards of work, to comply with UK and EU laws and regulations and Health & Safety legislation

Uphold highest standards of Health & Safety ensuring all inductions and regular training is completed and logged through relevant systems

Ensure the transport planning operations are in line with budgeted costs and achieve all contractual KPI's

Preparing and submitting various KPI reports

Attend customer meetings on both sites as and when required

Be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG

Reviewing Microlise reports to improve driver style and behaviour for a safer and more efficient fleet

O Licence holder for site

Manage tachograph infringements to full compliance

Ensure all aspects of maintenance (tyre checks, servicing, MOT etc.,) is compliant to the maintenance manual and the law

Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture

Support the personal development of all people employed on the contract. Carry out performance reviews with the operational team identifying training needs

Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well-balanced team

To ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers are authorised and provide the most cost-effective operational solution

Create a positive working environment with a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations by supporting with CI and new business wins outside prime work location

Investigate all personal and vehicle accidents in line with Company procedures

Be responsible for driver recruitment, training and retention

Key Experience and Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations

Good financial experience of running a transport operation/P&L

Ability to manage and lead people

Experience of managing a transport operation on a manufacturing site (desirable)

International CPC

Good IT skills

Good understanding of Transport Regulations

IOSH (desirable)

Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

Strong organisational skills for planning schedules and loads.

Excellent budget handling skills

Good geographical knowledge

Ability to think logically

Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly

Good leadership and motivational skills

Excellent communications skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.

Good spoken and written communication skills.

Strong presentation skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Benefits