Reporting into the Operations Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.

THE ROLE:

• Supervisor of a Transport department - including a team of drivers, planners & operatives.


• Working late shift with a degree of flexibility to suit the person - i.e.
  
  12pm to 9pm or 1pm to 10pm.


• Standing in for the Operations Manager when they are away from the business.


• Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.


• Transport Planning.


• Engagement of your team.


• Thinking commercially at all times.


• Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.


• This role will be working 6am to 3pm (Monday to Friday) but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.


• Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.


• Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e CPC Management course) will be provided

THE PERSON:

• Transport operational experience.


• Able to work afternoons Monday to Friday.
  
  Shifts can be flexible around you i.e.
  
  can work 12pm - 9pm or 1pm - 10pm if preferable.


• Able to commute to & from Haydock on a daily basis.


• Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.


• A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.


• Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
  
  

ABOUT US:

With over 21 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.