Contract Manager

Menzies Distribution are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join and over see our busy site based in Livingston. We’re looking for someone with a smart approach and previous contract management experience, strong people management skills, strong customer facing skills who will be able to blend into a small ‘in plant’ team to successfully manage the operation of the contract and control the P&L.  

The Details:

• Salary: £50k Per Annum
• Monday to Friday Days
• 28 Days Per Annum - inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to)

• Daily and weekly financial reporting to business unit director
• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level
• Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources
• Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner within the transport operation
• Consider the operational movements in the context of the Menzies network and seek opportunities to reduce empty running and improve efficiency
• Complete periodic reviews of the delivery schedule in line with all customers strategic changes
• Ensure all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems updated in a timely manner
• Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements
• Promote effective and efficient standards of work, to comply with UK and EU laws and regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Uphold highest standards of Health & Safety ensuring all inductions and regular training is completed and logged through relevant systems
• Ensure the transport planning operations are in line with budgeted costs and achieve all contractual KPI’s
• Preparing and submitting various KPI reports
• Attend customer meetings on both sites as and when required
• Be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG
• Reviewing Microlise reports to improve driver style and behaviour for a safer and more efficient fleet
• O Licence holder for site
• Manage tachograph infringements to full compliance
• Ensure all aspects of maintenance (tyre checks, servicing, MOT etc.,) is compliant to the maintenance manual and the law
• Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture
• Support the personal development of all people employed on the contract.  Carry out performance reviews with the operational team identifying training needs
• Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well-balanced team
• To ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers are authorised and provide the most cost-effective operational solution
• Create a positive working environment with a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations by supporting with CI and new business wins outside prime work location  
• Investigate all personal and vehicle accidents in line with Company procedures
• Be responsible for driver recruitment, training and retention

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Driver Hours and WTD regulations
• Good financial experience of running a transport operation/P&L
• Ability to manage and lead people
• Experience of managing a transport operation on a manufacturing site (desirable)
• International CPC
• Good IT skills
• Good understanding of Transport Regulations
• IOSH (desirable)

Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong organisational skills for planning schedules and loads.
• Excellent budget handling skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly
• Good leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best, they can be, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.

Contact information

Julie Stevenson