Gleeson has been partnered with a Global business looking for a Freight Branch Manager. This Opportunity is best suited to a Freight professional looking to climb the ladder in a fast paced Global Freight Business.
Job Title: Freight Branch Manager
Locations: Manchester
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support team members in reaching their objectives and targets.
- Manage staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure high performance.
- Provide training and supervision, maintaining up-to-date staff training records.
- Supervise import and export operations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time, including legal, financial, and invoicing processes.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce departmental SOPs to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Communicate internal leads to the sales and customer service teams.
- Ensure quotations are processed and communicated within two hours, with proper documentation.
- Collaborate with the warehouse and line manager to enhance processes and drive operational efficiency.
- Oversee local sales activities, ensuring the sales team is informed and aligned with company goals.
- Build and nurture strong customer relationships, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Monitor departmental cost capture for accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Ensure procurement processes deliver value for money.
- Ensure contractors comply with Health & Safety regulations, overseeing risk assessments and incident reporting.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, reporting issues immediately.
- Attend business and Health & Safety meetings, ensuring decisions are aligned with company policies.
Key Talents:
- Strong knowledge of import/export operations and regulatory compliance.
- Solid financial management expertise, especially in cost tracking and invoice processing.
- Strong Experience within Air / Sea / Road
- Management / Direct Report Management Experience
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