Transport Operations Manager

Job Location

London, England

Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) are a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), making some of the world’s best loved brands like Gillette, Fairy and Oral-B. We hold true to our purpose, values and principles as we seek to make a difference in the world around us.
To support our site and customer freight operations in the UK, P&G has invested to establish our own truck fleet, which is based in our Operating Centers at London DC and Skelmersdale DC. We have a unique opportunity to join P&G to lead the operations and development of our UK fleet as our UK Transport Manager.

Role Overview:
The Transport Manager will oversee end-to-end operations at our two Operation Centers (West Thurrock and Skelmersdale) and manage a team of two dispatchers and over 20 drivers. The role is based in P&G UK’s largest Distribution Centre in West Thurrock, with company funded travel a few days a month to Skelmersdale. Responsibilities of the role include:

• Operation License Holder: you will be responsible for the full UK fleet of 20 trucks (40 trailers fleet).

• Team Leadership: you are responsible for the team within the fleet, including people management, ensuring that all drivers and operators have the correct qualifications, and team retention.  

• Operations Leadership: you will ensure robust operations on intersite and customer freight lanes, managing the day-to-day operation and ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. You will also manage the short and mid-term planning of the operation.

• Documentation Ownership: you are responsible for the full package of operational documents: driver instructions, service schedule, insurance renewals etc.

• Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: you will ensure vehicles are properly maintained and inspected on a regular basis and arrange repairs and routine maintenance when required.

• Budget Ownership: you are responsible for budgeting of cost end-to-end in collaboration with finance as well as maintaining cost as per forecasting.

​What We Offer You

• Responsibilities as of Day 1:  you will feel the ownership of your team and your impact on the business from the very beginning.

• Continuous coaching & mentorship: we are passionate about our work and will make sure that you receive formal training as well as regular mentorship from your manager and others.

• Multifaceted, and supportive work environment: employees are at the core of P&G, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, whilst promoting agility and work/life balance. At the London Distribution Centre, we offer an on-site gym, discounted canteen and free parking.

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, which is reviewed annually, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days Holiday and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you. . As this is a management position you will also be eligible for P&G’s Business Results Bonus Programme.

Job Qualifications

What We Look For

• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (National and International)

• Background in transport industry including launch of new transport operations or/and managing transport operations.

• Evidenced leadership skills, including people management experience.

• Evidenced quantitative skills with large sets of data which will allow you to handle budgets, schedules and data sets etc.

• Fluency in English with effective collaboration and communications skills within a multicultural and multifunctional environment.

Right to Work:

For this role, P&G are willing to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules are subject to change.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000122852

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)