Head of Transport

THE ROLE:

• Reporting into the Board, the Head of Transport will be responsible for multi-site operations for high-profile & fast-paced transport operations within a Next-Day or Same-Day Transport environment.
• Compliance and Legislation adherence.
• Significant Change Management.
• Management of multi-client portfolio across various sectors.
• P&L responsibility for multiple client contracts.
• Responsibility for two sites & circa 140 drivers, 140+ LGV & HGV vehicles, Transport Team & Planning Team.
• Recruitment, on-boarding and driver retention.
• You will be front-foot in helping to lead the operation - a big part of this role will be in spotting opportunities to grow revenue for the business.
• Management of P&L of approx £16m costs, SLA's etc.
• Proposing & leading "Best in Class" Logistics Transport initiatives for the business.
• Driver/Talent attraction & retention.
• Account management of clients - including regular meetings & communication in order to ensure a strong working relationship.

THE PERSON:

• Operations Director, Senior General Manager, Head of Logistics or Regional General Manager o ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).
• 3PL / Haulage or Palletwork experience - ESSENTIAL
• CPC National Certification - ESSENTIAL
• Multi-Client experience - ESSENTIAL
• Closed Book Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
• Multi-Site Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
• Very strong on Compliance and Legislation adherence.
• Overall management responsibility for at least 120 heads or more.
• Demonstrable experience of success in your Logistics & Transport career to date.
• Front-foot leadership style - this role is will be quite hands on.
• Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
• Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
• Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
• Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
• Able to commute to & from West Yorkshire on a daily basis.

ABOUT US:

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