Avara Foods
Transport Shift Manager
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About The Role
Are you a motivated and experienced Transport professional looking for your next challenge? Join us as a Transport Shift Manager and play a key role in leading our Transport operation at Hereford.
Purpose of the Role
As a Transport Shift Manager, you will contribute to defining and delivering operational strategies within the Hereford Transport function. Acting as the subject matter expert for your area, you will ensure legislative compliance while using data, operational insight, and strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement. Working closely with the Chargehand and wider management team, you will support the day-to-day leadership of the operation, helping to deliver a safe, efficient, and high-performing transport service.
Working Hours
Sunday - Thursday, Monday - Friday
06.00-14.00 / 14.00-22.00
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and effectively manage the transport shift, including Transport systems such as Tachomaster and Telematics.
- Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all driver records and compliance documentation are completed accurately.
- Monitor vehicle and trailer servicing schedules, ensuring maintenance plans are adhered to.
- Review tachograph downloads, identify infringements, and take appropriate action.
- Ensure all transport operations are carried out safely and in line with legal requirements.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and vehicle damage, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate and maintain training schedules for drivers and team members.
- Participate in shift and on-call rotas as required.
- Manage the transportation and delivery of live birds to Avara sites, ensuring continuity of supply and operational efficiency.
- Support Chargehands in managing driver and catching team performance.
- Monitor bird welfare standards in partnership with factory and veterinary teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, compliance, and operational performance.
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What you’ll need to be successful:
- Experience in leading teams within a transport environment or similar
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a production supervisory role
- Ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions
- A solid understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards
- Proficiency with computer systems and production data tracking
- The ability to lead, motivate, and support teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
- A commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to business needs
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely and/or Food Safety Management Level 3.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean principles.
- Leadership & Management qualifications such as ILM.
- Bird Welfare training.
- LGV Class 1 Licence (training can be provided).
- CPC qualification in National Road Haulage.
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The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
As a Transport Shift Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
- 5% Pension
- 31 days holiday
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Health Cover
- Free Parking
- Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford Office, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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