Transport Planning Manager

Reporting to the Head of Transport, you will be responsible for managing, leading and controlling transport compliance and overall performance of the operation in a 24/7 environment.

As Transport Planning Manager, you will be required to manage the Huntapac Driving & Planning Team beginning to end, ensuring that they remain compliant whilst maintaining full Health & Safety for all.

This is a very fast moving, hands-on role, as second nature, you need to maintain very high standards, enjoys instilling a sense of pride and professionalism within your team and have a real focus on overall performance & compliance.

You need to show in-depth knowledge in areas of compliance (legislation, productivity, quality and service) in accordance with O licence obligations, and have a thorough understanding of how each element in the transport environment drives cost and profit

Role

Daily duties to include but not limited to

• Oversee the Day to Day planning & routing of a fleet of up to 80 Tractor Units and 140 Refrigerated & Bulker Trailers



• Minimise empty running



• Effective planning of available labour & resource



• Liaise with Farm & Pack house Managers on a daily basis to cover Inbound traffic



• Liaise with the Despatch team on a daily basis to cover Outbound traffic



• Build & maintain relationships with external customers to maximise resource utilisation



• Ensure planning software is updated in real-time and kept in good order



• Comprehensive & Timely completion of all relevant administrative tasks



• Ensure drivers are fully Pre & De-Briefed in regards to their duties



• Complete random checks on drivers and fleet to ensure high standards of cleanliness & roadworthiness are maintained



• Liaise with service providers in the event of breakdowns



• Effective scheduling of work ensuring compliance with both vehicle (PMI/MOT) & tachograph legislation (EU Drivers' Hours and the WTD)



• Ensure Agency driver declarations and compliance are fully adhered to



• Report any Accident and/or Motor Incidents to relevant managers to follow up



• Refer wage queries, uniform & holiday requests to the Transport Administrator to action



• Deliver the highest levels of customer service by liaising either directly with customers or through the site sales team



• Keep customers updated in the event of a delay or possible late delivery due to unforeseen circumstances, breakdown, traffic etc.



• Drive continuous improvement to both operational & service processes with a view to keeping costs to an



• Daily completion of a H&S walk around the premises and forward report to Senior Management



• Commit to inspiring & enforcing a positive H&S ethic within the team, ensuring a safe working environment exists for all



• Manage The Planning Team on a day to day basis including Holiday & Shift Coverage



• Communicate & provide feedback to the Planning Team on any up changes / issues



• Assist the Transport Management Team with Driver & Planner interview's & investigations



• Daily Meeting with the Transport Management Team



• Weekly Meeting with the Operations Director



• Prepare & report statistics for the Monthly Transport Meeting



• Submit Movement Orders in the absence of the Senior Planner



• Place Fuel Orders in the absence of the Senior Planner



• Ensure all training & continuous improvements are put in place for existing & new members of the Planning Team
  
  Excellent relationship and managerial skills



• Ability to plan and organise workload



• Ability to lead and manage the Driver Team



• Ability to delegate



• Ability to work on own initiative



• Ability to work under pressure



• Ability to identify mistakes and correct them



• Attention to detail- Highly accurate



• Excellent written and verbal skills



• Strong organisational & Prioritisation skills



• Full knowledge of EU Driver Hours Rules and the Working Time Directive



• Conversant with current road transport legislation


Personal Attributes

CAN DO attitude

Positive outlook

Commitment

Confidence

Loyalty

Friendly

Flexible

Collaborative

Self-starter

Adaptable to change

Trust worthiness

Reliable

Ability to think outside the box

Huntapac Produce Ltd is a fourth-generation family-owned business which was established in 1942. Nestled in a small village in the heart of Lancashire, we specialise in growing, packing and distributing a variety of root vegetables.

Supplying some of the major supermarkets in the UK as well as independent retailers, wholesalers, food service, caterers and food manufacturing sectors standards are consistently very high and a strong management team ensure these standards are maintained at all times. Family tradition and a commitment to quality are still as important today as they were 70 years ago. This heritage has passed down through generations of the Hunter family and ensures that Huntapac is supplying high quality produce whilst embracing a rapidly changing food market - From this seed of thought; the 'Roots' brand was launched.

£33,000 - £40,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Bereavement leave


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Life insurance


• On-site parking, Monday to Friday


Breaks - 1 hour per day, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability