Birds Transport & Logistics
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Operations Director
The pedigree of Birds Transport and Logistics can be traced back over 110 years to the
business known as J.W. Bird Haulage. Today, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Ballyvesey Holdings Group a specialist transport and logistics provider focused on
logistical excellence. Ballyvesey Holdings Limited employs approximately 2500 people in
transport related services across Europe. The company focuses on high level brand
identification hosting franchise relationships with Mercedes Benz, Scania, DAF, Montracon,
Case, Terrex and Birds Transport and Logistics amongst many others. BTL operates from its
head office in Oldbury with an operational network comprised of four transport offices,
warehousing and commercial facilities along with a network of partners and the
administrative functions one would expect of a company of this size. Due to significant
growth in the business portfolio Birds Transport and Logistics wishes to appoint an
Operations Director to assume responsibility for the efficient and effective coordination of
the businesses multi-level logistical platforms.
The position of Operations Director will be based in Oldbury where the successful applicant
will be expected to maintain and expand upon the existing ethos that, if it can be done, it
will be done, time after time.
Job Purpose
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Management, leadership and development of the internal supply chain ensuring the
highest standards of safety, quality and on time delivery/collection at optimum cost
levels. Achieve objectives in terms of service level, cost, asset utilisation and
productivity through effective management of employees and resources. Be an
integral member of the senior management team, shape the Company’s activities
and underpin its success through hands on leadership from the front.
Outline Duties
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Manage and develop operational transport planning flows optimising on internal
efficiencies and vehicle utilisation
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Manage operational procedures and develop a proactive operational structure,
developing and improving upon operational communication flows internally and
externally
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Develop internal and external operational relationships including operational
reviews, site partner meetings, commercial integration and customer service reviews
including direct interface with customers
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Measure operational cost performance
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Interrogate KPI data to measure performance
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Review operational compliance and manage control processes including O Licences,
vehicle maintenance programmes and associated responsibilities
Experience
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Management level with a background in operations, logistics, and or supply chain
management. Ability to co-ordinate regional and multi-site operational
environments, demonstrating strong transport planning experience with sold
communication and IT skills. It is essential that applicants have experience of GB and
European logistics and an added advantage if they can demonstrate knowledge of
Irish Sea operations.
Qualifications
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15 to 20 years experience in the road transport industry, 10+ at a senior
management level
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CPC International
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Knowledge of Mandata Transport System an advantage
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Strong inter personal skills
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Leadership qualities
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Hands on approach to management
The Company can offer an exciting career with a competitive salary package. Applicants must be
able to demonstrate their passion for the industry, their desire to succeed and to drive the business
forward to better and higher standards. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how they
would intend to meet the desire for better and higher standards in one of the industry’s leading
edge logistic providers.