Gist

About Gist

At Gist Limited we are constantly raising the standard in everything we do to achieve our vision of being the customer’s first choice for logistics innovation, excellence and partnership. We recognise that the key to our success is our people. For us to deliver the best service to our customers, maintain a strong reputation and continue to grow we need to recruit and develop the right people. What’s the opportunity? As a Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the transport function, ensuring the efficient and cost effective fulfilment of all customer requirements. The role will be based at our Portbury site, within the Temperature Controlled distribution network, where you will manage a team of 6 Transport Team Manager. We have 70 drivers and 40 trucks running a 24/7 operation, working alongside a number of the UK's leading food manufacturers as well as end retailers. Your responsibilities You will provide inspirational leadership to your team and work in partnership with all customers to ensure productivity, accuracy and cost targets are met and exceeded. Planning and delivery of operational transport activities through your Transport Team Managers, to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customer Accountability for overall productivity within the operation, ensuring that activities are cost effective and levels of resource are managed effectively Maintaining and improving performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI’s Effectively motivate, manage and inspire your Transport Team Managers to develop and grow the skills of their teams Analysing customer feedback/information & propose innovative ideas to enhance the overall function Driving forward the continuous improvement of the operation Working within the departmental budget to own and achieve targets Ensuring that all requirements relating to safety, health, environment and quality are being fully implemented What will you need to succeed? Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of working in a large, complex transport function - ideally within temperature controlled distribution A passion for encouraging team work, with an innovative approach to leadership – being creative and implementing new ways to improve performance and get the best out of your people A focus on promoting a culture where all employees are engaged Excellent customer relationship building skills Strong commercial awareness An analytical mind-set with a good understanding of reporting and recording performance statistics. Relevant transport management systems knowledge Flexibility to work within a fast-paced 24/7 business Where will Gist take you? We are always focused on developing our people to enable them to reach their full potential. If you have the drive, aspiration and flexibility required, we can offer excellent development opportunities to ensure you build a successful and rewarding career with Gist. We offer an attractive benefits package, which includes a competitive basic salary, company car, pension, healthcare, 25 days annual leave and an industry leading bonus scheme. Gist is an award-winning supply chain specialist that combines an integrated network of people, experience and expertise to transform supply chains. With industry-specific understanding and excellence, Gist's solutions bring end-to-end visibility and implementation, from concept to delivery. Operating in a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors, including grocery, food service and gas, Gist works in partnership with customers such as Starbucks, EAT, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group.

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Legal Form: Limited

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (USD)

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