Freightliner Group Ltd

Manager

• Lead the day-to-day management of container transport operations across Liverpool and Manchester
• Ensure safe, efficient and profitable delivery of customer services
• Maximise fleet, driver and subcontractor utilisation
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and improve operational performance against agreed KPIs
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, service levels and cost efficiency
• Lead, motivate and develop transport planning and operational teams across both sites
• Support recruitment, training, coaching and succession planning
• Promote employee engagement and maintain strong communication
• Develop and maintain relationships with Trade Union representatives
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, shipping lines, terminals and key stakeholders
• Support customer retention, business growth and new opportunities with Commercial teams
• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance and service delivery
• Champion safety and ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements and transport legislation
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Conduct operational reviews, audits and site inspections
• Manage operational performance in line with budget and business objectives
• Monitor operational costs and support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
• Deliver operational efficiencies while maintaining service standards

Transport Manager