Live Haul Transport Manager

Live Haul Transport Manager

Key Role Objective

To manage an efficient, legally compliant and cost effective Live Haul Operation including catching, both internally staffed and externally contracted

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

· Liaise effectively with Live Bird Planning Gunness / Factory Planning / Senior Management / Accounts as required

· Regularly communicate with, provide support and advice to both their Transport Planner and Transport Supervisor to ensure Schedule compliance and effective execution of the daily optimised plan

· Review and challenge catching and transport schedules and KPI's to drive and improve operational efficiency

· Challenge current / common practice with a view to improving efficiency, bird welfare prior to slaughter and cost reduction

· Manage 3rd party C&C agreements

· Continuously review operations to improve procedures and best practice and to deliver cost reduction

· Closely monitor all areas of Fleet and Driver compliance and ensure all procedures and undertakings are being strictly adhered to and are legal compliant

· Ensure all EU and UK legislation, ACP Regulations and Customer Codes of Practice requirements are met at all times

· Inspect and discuss levels of trailer, module and basket hygiene with Transport Supervisors and factory management. Ensure an effective QC system is in place

· Work closely with finance to budget and ensure full cost control in all aspects of the Live Haul operation

· Liaise with HR regarding staff issues and training requirements

· Regularly hold drivers (and catchers where necessary) briefings and provide relevant updates

· Manage all staff and address any staff issues, grievances and disciplinary issues

· Monitor all changes in legislation relating to animal welfare, haulage, driver's working hours and implement after discussion with Senior Management

· Undertake audits of internal and external catching and collection operations and address shortcomings

· Review Tachograph analysis on a weekly basis and address issues immediately with the necessary personnel

· Ensure stock levels of consumables and fuel are correctly managed. Challenge usage rates and unit costs

· Ensure Live Haul vehicles, fuel storage and dispensing facilities, the weighbridge, chemical storage, cab washing area, designated module and crate storage area, and other areas / buildings under H2S responsibility on site are appropriately managed, ensuring Customer, H&S, Environmental and other Legal compliance is adhered to at all times

· Ensure timely delivery of all project and trial work.

· Observe and maintain all site security and visitor procedures.

· Ensure all staff cooperate with any Regulatory investigations

· Other duties as and when required as instructed by Line Manager

· Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Strong effective communication both written and verbal.

· An ability to work under pressure.

· Excellent administrative and IT skills.

· An eye for detail and a high standard of performance.

· Good numerical, analytical and logical thinker.

· Able to motivate and lead a team.

· Clearly demonstrate a "can do attitude" with a high awareness of costs.

· Posses a high degree of self-discipline.

· Knowledge of transport legislation and the WTD.

· Good geographical knowledge of the Region.

· The ability to maintain focus whilst working in a challenging environment.

Technique recruitment Solutions are a specialist engineering & manufacturing recruitment company based in Norfolk