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.
* 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 1pm to 10pm (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 supervisory experience.
* Able to work 1pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.
* Able to commute to & from Gloucester 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 20 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.