Transport Supervisor

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor to join our team in Skelmersdale on a full-time, permanent basis!

Salary: £32,130 per annum.

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.

As a Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for the 24/7 transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors, and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.

Job responsibilities include:

• Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, trailer utilisation, and cost efficiency.
• Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries from multiple warehousing sites.
• Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
• Liaising with the GBD traffic and administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
• Reporting problems and resolving issues or queries that may arise.
• Communicating daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
• Continuing improvement for cost reductions, including tactical route changes.

Qualifications:

• Previous transport and office experience demonstrating high transport knowledge and expertise in a busy environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and good knowledge of transportation and planning systems.
• CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Planning and organisational skills, high numeracy levels.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering accurate information.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work, promoting inclusivity and diversity. We support employee development through dedicated learning programs and recognize success with various awards.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #Winning Team!