Jobs at Uncle Stan's Foods

Job Summary

• The Fleet Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the company’s fleet, ensuring all vehicles are maintained, supervising drivers, coordinating vehicle repairs and maintenance, tracking vehicle usage, and ensuring compliance with transport and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the company’s fleet of vehicles and ensure optimal deployment and performance.
• Schedule and monitor vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repairs to reduce downtime.
• Track fuel consumption, mileage, and vehicle performance using fleet management software or logs.
• Assign vehicles and drivers to jobs and monitor trip progress and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, licensing, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of fleet operations, including driver logs, incident reports, and maintenance history.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure safety and roadworthiness.
• Monitor driver performance, provide training, and ensure adherence to company driving standards.
• Liaise with vendors, mechanics, and service providers for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Handle accident reports, insurance claims, and disciplinary actions related to vehicle misuse or non-compliance.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration, or any related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in fleet or transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, road safety, and transport regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fleet management software/tools.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will champion the team that will expand the brand through the opening of new outlets and optimization of the existing asset base.
• One of the key functions will be scouting and careful selection of new locations for new outlets and completion of real estate transactions (Fee Purchase / Lease/ Acquisition).

Some other functions will be:

• Critically evaluate new sites regarding competition, local government zoning, traffic density, population, demography, etc. and develop a projection for merchandise sales, gross profit margin, development cost and operating costs to determine the financial feasibility of the site.
• Work extensively across internal functions and with external partners, including, but not limited to, operations, legal counsel, construction, environmental, estate agents, developers, landlords, governmental authorities, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders such as neighbourhood groups/associations.
• Provide support for all business development efforts
• Participate in the business planning process for all our outlets based upon corporate parameters, planned marketing activities and market conditions.
• Determine specific activities to capture opportunities to increase sales as well as brand awareness
• Assess and recommend improvements to the existing outlets via increased visibility and/or access by customers.

Qualifications and Attributes
Our preferred candidates should have the following requirements:

• Degree in Management Sciences or any related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an operations role in the hospitality industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams
• Strong ethic of accountability to drive results
• A high sense of urgency and the ability to build and lead strong teams to continually achieve new levels of performance
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of individual who is open to the sharing of, and reaction to, ideas in an open forum.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire production process, ensuring efficient and timely completion of orders.
• Manage production teams, delegating tasks, providing coaching, and monitoring performance.
• Develop and implement production schedules, adhering to quality standards and deadlines.
• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Identify and manage production risks and challenges, implementing corrective actions quickly.
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Monitor and control production costs, staying within budget constraints.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure product quality meets established standards.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with other departments like engineering, purchasing, and quality control.
• Keep management informed about production progress and any potential issues.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and technological advancements in production methods.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Be a champion for safety and promote a positive safety culture within the production team.