Transport FLM

Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Night Shift Transport FLM for our Client a Large Food Manufacturing Operation based in SE London . Reporting to the Transport Manager, you are responsible for leading and managing a group of drivers and transport coordinators to ensure ensuring the safe delivery and/or collection of all goods to/from our customers and in accordance with all legal and company requirements.

The Candidate

Previously worked as a Transport Shift Manager for a minimum of 2 years within a Food Manufacturing or FMCG operation preferably with CPC . A quick thinker , capable of making decisions with an open and honest style of communication. PC literate, including a working ability with Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Word; capable of using transport scheduling packages with strong numeracy and literacy skills .

The Job Responsibilities

• To set clear goals, targets and expectations of performance for all Drivers and transport coordinators on your shifts to ensure all relevant KPI s are met.
• To ensure the teams are given clear direction for Driver debrief sessions, consulting, involving and engaging all team members.
• To ensure all shift members are aware of and complying with environmental, health and safety, legal and company standards and requirements and that all shifts operate in compliance with them.
• To ensure optimal labour utilisation, by making best use of the Company scheduling systems and labour flexibility.
• To recruit, train and develop Drivers and Coordinators who reflect the Company s Values and who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and qualifications to perform effectively.
• To execute continuous improvement action plans (e.g. PDP initiatives, productivity improvements, Pulse survey etc) to ensure that CI targets are achieved.
• To ensure that any service issues arising are addressed promptly and where appropriate, escalated, as required.
• Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.

If this role describes your skills to date and your looking for a new career opportunity then reach out and send us your CV today