Transport Shift Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead a fast‑paced transport operation within a large FMCG distribution environment. The role is responsible for safe, compliant and efficient delivery performance, overseeing shift operations, team leadership and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily transport operations, ensuring operational plans are executed effectively.
• Maintain full compliance with Operator's Licence requirements, EU Driving Regulations, Working Time Directive, Employment Law and Health & Safety legislation.
• Drive a proactive safety culture with a commitment to achieving zero accidents and incidents.
• Monitor and deliver transport KPIs, ensuring service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
• Manage shift performance, resource allocation and workforce planning to meet changing business requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact between transport operations and customer service teams.
• Ensure all operational documentation, audits and compliance records remain accurate and up to date.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities to develop a competent and engaged workforce.
• Manage departmental costs and make operational decisions that align with budgetary targets.
• Maintain high operational standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Previous experience managing teams within a transport, logistics or FMCG distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and operational best practice.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast‑moving environment.
• Effective communicator confident in engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using transport scheduling systems such as Paragon.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards software would be beneficial.
• CPC qualification preferred but not essential.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Required skills

• Paragon transport scheduling system
• JD Edwards software
• Microsoft Office applications