Senior Transport Manager (Operations) at Platinum Careers

Detailed Job Description & Organization structure placement

• This person reports to the assistant Director of Transport who reports to the Director to Transport.
• He will have subordinates as follows: 6 Fleet managers (each one with the responsibility of up to 50 trucks) and MIS Analysts.
• He will coordinate with the HODs of other support areas (HR, Finance, Training, Operations, Security)

Key roles and responsibilities

• Be responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of 6 fleet Managers and their teams.
• Ensure compliance of trucks in terms of operations and maintenance and that customer are satisfied with the level of service provided.
• Responsible for strategic planning by the continuous evaluation of the company’s truck fleet in order to formulate plans to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of fleet assets in the short, medium and long term.
• Responsible to informing management of any action necessary to reduce fleet operating costs.
• Conduct annual performance appraisal for fleet personnel under him.
• Responsible for the general supervision over the use of truck fleet and for directing the attention of the management to any unsatisfactory circumstances that come to notice.
• Ensure periodic review, monitoring and reporting of truck asset maintenance.
• Responsible for the planning and coordination of the responsibilities contained in Company’s policies.
• Supervise scheduling of truck movement.
• Participate in the design and articulation of Company truck fleet management strategy, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with truck operations.
• Coordinate the execution of Company fleet operational strategy/plan in line with agreed upon guidelines,
• Manage/monitor efforts of all fleet managers to achieve synergies and ensure achievement of the operations targets.
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Oversee liaison with maintenance unit to ensure trucks are in good working condition at all times.
• Supervise proper fleet management to improve the availability and utilization of the fleet, reduce downtime and troubleshoots deviations from routes.
• Ensure that fleet managers adhere to company regulations and freight transportation laws.
• Proactively identify potential operational issues and opportunities in the fleet operations department
• Oversee in conjunction with the recovery units, the return to operational condition any impounded, accidental or damaged trucks in line with agreed timelines.
• Plan, develop and execute a truck replacement schedule.
• Keep abreast of recent developments in the logistics and transportation laws and regulations.
• Identify/coordinate training needs for fleet operations employees.
• Participate in safety committee meetings.
• Hold regular toolbox and safety meetings with team members.

Some key result areas (Performance Rating)

• Review meetings with fleet managers.
• Performance goals for fleet staff.
• Appraisal of fleet staff performance.
• Maximize fleet availability.
• Develop and review truck condition reports.
• Achievement of operational goals and targets.
• Coordination of truck maintenance concerns and issues with workshop.
• Plan and develop truck and equipment replacement schedule.
• Identification/coordination of training needs for fleet staff.
• Fleet safety compliance.

Competencies required

• Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume service driven transport operation.
• Strong understanding of current transport system, concepts, strategy and best practice.
• Strong Organizing and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• In-depth understanding of the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the macro and micro environmental trends and their impact on the Organization.
• Excellent knowledge of the products and service offerings of the Organization.
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision-making and people management skills.
• Very good negotiation and relationship management skills.