Transport Logistics Manager / South East Ireland Permanent

Transport Logistics Manager / South East Ireland – E7647

Our client is a very successful well-established transport company seeking a Logistics Manager.  Salary: circa €60K base plus bonus and pension.

The Role:

• Manage and oversee Transport Logistics Office and Planning staff with a goal to deliver quick and efficient turnaround and encourage excellent productivity
• Work with and coach staff to working to high standards by taking a ‘hands on’ approach
• Manage and motivate staff in a team environment
• Develop and improve the team through coach and personal development
• Identify and arrange staff training needs as required
• Manage transport administration staff
• Oversee and ensure queries, complaints are addressed in a timely manner with company’s drive for continuous improvement in mind
• Manage resource planning for Transport Logistics- annual leave and sick leave and coordinate cover
• Ensuring processes, systems, work practices and specific customer service levels are met
• Ensure sub-contractor SLA’s are in place
• Actively monitor contractor standards and behaviours
• Lead IT enabled solutions to improve productivity and efficiencies
• Ensure administration and accounting linkages are maintained and enhanced
• Ensure compliance with safe working/operating practices and all legislation governing the safe operation of the Transport Logistics staff, office, drivers and vehicles
• Adhere to the QEHS system and processes, help its continuous development and improvement and ensure staff adhere to its policies and procedures
• Ensure Good Distribution Practices (GDP) are maintained at all times
• Oversee and ensure the control and management of drivers wages are accurately maintained
• Identify procurement needs that are required to ensure business activity runs smoothly

 The Candidate:

• Third level relevant qualification
• Very strong experience managing a team of 10 plus
• A proven management role in logistics / supply chain (Transport Distribution ideal – not essential)
• A well-balanced performance management approach with flexibility
• HR / Financial / Operations background and advantage
• IT literate, knowledge of computerised and manual planning systems
• Excellent communication and planning skills
• Good geographical knowledge of Ireland and European countries
• Knowledge of statutory transport regulations/legislation an advantage
• CPC (Transport Manager) qualified a plus

Please email CV to carol@executiveedge.ie