Transport Supervisor

Transport Supervisor

Responsibilities

• The Transport Supervisor must deputise in the absence of a Transport Manager.
• Oversee daily transport compliance, including driver hours and vehicle checks.
• Confirm that the company s vision, values and policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Certify vehicle and driver compliance with Operator licence, site, EU and other legal requirements,
• Keep vehicle records, driver files and compliance systems up to date.
• Lead driver recruitment, development and HR processes and Health & Safety.
• Assist with investigations, accident reporting and supplier invoice checks.
• Provide cover and support to the wider transport team when needed
• Monitor the maintenance plan for all the vehicles and ensure that all the documents are kept according to the Health & regulations.
• Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with Transport Manager, monitoring and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances.
• Ensure that Service Agent KPIs (service, reducing loss of business and increase new business) are met.

Transport Supervisor Requirements

• Good written and verbal skills (clarity of speech and friendliness of tone).
• Can do attitude, flexible and ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
• Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members to build and lead effective working teams.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department and/or team.
• Ability to organise self and others to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office).
• Previous supervisory experience
• Health & Safety regulation exposure in a previous role.