Manager of Transportation

Are you a true team player who streamlines processes and inspires people to work together and achieve joint results?

For Kisjes Transport & Verhuur we are looking for a driven Manager Transport for the branches in Apeldoorn and Amsterdam. You determine the continuous delivery of excellent quality by the transport department and know how to lift planners and drivers to a higher level. Ready to make an impact in a dynamic and growing organization? Read on!

What will you do as a Manager of Transportation?

As Manager of Transportation, you will be responsible for leading the transportation department, consisting of planners and drivers. You will ensure efficient operations, a pleasant working environment and compliance with all legal requirements. You will alternate your time between the Apeldoorn and Amsterdam branches and make an active contribution to the further professionalization of Kisjes Transport.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leadership and team development:
• Direct, coach and motivate planners and drivers.
• Conducting appraisal and performance reviews.
• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere by listening to employees and improving their job satisfaction.
• Operational coordination:
• Oversee transportation schedules and act quickly on bottlenecks.
• Ensure consistent operational standards across both locations.
• Compliance and workplace improvement:
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, safety regulations and transportation collective bargaining agreement.
• Perform workplace inspections and identify areas for improvement.
• Process optimization and cost control:
• Improve transportation processes and implement more efficient practices.
• Monitor costs and look for opportunities for cost savings.
• External communications:
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and respond quickly to customer inquiries.
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Analyze transportation performance and KPIs and recommend improvements.

Who are we looking for?

You are a process-oriented leader with strong organizational acumen and an eye for people. You have experience in logistics or transportation and know how to motivate a team to do their best.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A completed college degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry.
• Experience in improving processes and managing teams.
• Competencies and skills:
• Leadership and team management.
• Organizational and results-oriented.
• Empathic and coaching.
• Problem solving and stress resistant.

Knowledge of transportation planning is a plus, but not a hard requirement.

What does Kisjes Transport & Rental offer you?

At Kisjes Transport & Rental, you will have a challenging role with lots of responsibility and room for your own input. In addition to an inspiring work environment, you can count on:

• A good salary depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Excellent benefits, including training and development opportunities. 
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact on the growth and development of the company
• A dynamic work environment where no day is the same. A competitive salary according to the collective labor agreement for professional freight transport.
• 24 vacation days and 3.5 ADV days for full-time employment.
• A good pension plan and 8% vacation pay.

Why work at Kisjes Transport & Rental?

Kisjes Transport is a growing company where your vision and leadership can make all the difference. With offices in Apeldoorn and Amsterdam, Kisjes offers a versatile work environment in which your skills will come into their own. Together we will build a more efficient and future-proof transport organization.  

Interested?

Are you the coaching and decisive Transport Manager we are looking for? Apply today and become an indispensable link in the success of Kisjes Transport & Rental.