Transport Director

As Transport Director, you'll be the driving force behind the structure, efficiency, and growth of our operations team. While the team is operationally very strong, we need a leader who can critically review processes, optimize them, and elevate the team.Targets & ResponsibilitiesFull P&L responsibility: Accountable for the financial performance of the transport division, including revenue, cost control, and profitability.Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing recovery plans: Tracking performance metrics and initiating corrective actions when needed.Process optimization based on data and cost-price analyses (wages, assets, fuel, etc.): Using data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.Implementing a suitable TMS package to avoid duplication of work and increase productivity per FTE. Selecting and deploying a transport management system to streamline operations and enhance team output.Developing long-term strategies in consultation with HQ: Aligning transport operations with the company’s strategic goals through forward-thinking planning.People management: managing and developing both blue-collar and white-collar workers: Leading diverse teams, fostering growth, and ensuring effective collaboration across roles.Detecting inefficiencies by working closely with the team and developing solutions together: Engaging with staff to identify bottlenecks and co-create practical improvements.Hands-on management of daily operations: Overseeing day-to-day transport activities and ensuring smooth execution of tasks.Management skillsSolution-Focused Decision-Making: Develop and implement strategic plans aimed at solving logistics challenges and optimizing our supply chain.Connecting Communication: Facilitate open and effective communication channels between team members, customers, and stakeholders.Results-Focused Implementation: Translate business objectives into concrete results through thoughtful planning and execution.Making People Better: Coach and develop your team to reach their full potential, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and personal growth.Simplifying and Digitizing Processes: Lead process improvement and digitization initiatives to increase operational efficiency.Cultural requirementsOwnership: You take responsibility for the performance of your team and strive for excellence in everything you do;Communication: You are an excellent communicator and know how to convey complex information clearly and concisely;Attitude: You have a positive and proactive attitude, and inspire others to do the same;Operational Excellence: You have a keen eye for detail and strive to optimize our logistics operations;Customer Centricity: You always put the customer first and continuously look for ways to improve their experiences.QualificationsRelevant experience in container transport, seaport, and inland terminal processes. Knowledge about the TLS branch (competitors, trends, Legal aspects,) Knowledge of import/export and an affinity for sales. Very good knowledge of English, German and Polish.Experience in managing a team of over 20 people. Availability and readiness to undertake foreign business trips to HQ.100 % office work.We offer A key role within a growing organization where there is space for initiative and impact. Competitive salary + additional compensation and benefits. (company car, medical care,...).Possibility of development in an international environment.