Transport manager

Function

As transport manager You will be responsible for 140 staff members spread across various sites. You will also be responsible for the following range of duties:

• You will have overall responsibility for the performance of the national transport sector (service, capacity, costs, safety and compliance);
• You will be responsible for making decisions regarding priorities, escalations and structural optimisations within the transport operations;
• You will ensure the efficient deployment of drivers, charter services, subcontractors, vehicles and available capacity;
• You will manage the planning and dispatch team leads and support their development, both as a team and as individuals;
• You will ensure smooth cooperation between planning, dispatch and the various sites;
• You will work closely with the transport director and internal stakeholders to tackle operational and structural challenges;
• You regularly visit the various sites to monitor operations at close quarters;
• You monitor KPIs and performance and translate these into concrete improvement actions;
• You analyse structural bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions;
• You report on results, risks and actions, and support decision-making;
• You will be implementing a TMS system (not yet in place);
• You’ll get involved in Lean & Green projects and network.

Profile

The transport manager what we’re looking for:

• Possesses a bachelor’s or master’s level of thinking, supplemented by relevant experience in transport, logistics or an operational environment;
• Has a thorough understanding of transport processes, capacity management and operational control;
• Works in a results-oriented manner, takes responsibility and demonstrates ownership;
• Has experience in leading, coaching and developing operational teams;
• Is able to bring people together and motivate them towards shared goals;
• Communicates clearly, is not afraid to make decisions and is able to set priorities;
• Works well with various stakeholders and builds lasting relationships;
• Is professionally bilingual in Dutch and French;
• Is willing to travel regularly between different branches within Belgium.

Organisation

Our client is a leading family-run business active in the waste and recycling sector in Belgium and northern France.

Offer

As well as a challenging and varied role offering a great deal of autonomy, responsibility and influence, you can look forward to the following:

• Gross salary based on knowledge and experience, ranging from €5,000 to €7,500 gross, supplemented by fringe benefits (car + fuel card, meal vouchers, net expenses, etc.);
• 30 holiday days free to schedule;
• A dynamic working environment where no two days are the same and where you can help make a difference;
• Opportunities for initiative, new ideas and entrepreneurship within an organisation that places a high priority on sustainability;
• A family-run company with ambition and lots of great colleagues;
• Fun team activities such as team building and sports activities;
• Extensive training, development and career progression opportunities within a financially sound and growing organisation.