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A truck supervisor job is to schedule drivers to pick up and deliver loads to customers or vendors, but that just scratches the surface.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep records, monitoring drivers' daily logs for errors or violations and monitoring their working hours and truck availability.
• Supervise drivers who transport cargo to and from specified locations.
• Supervise drivers’ performance, allocate driver assignments, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain all trucks in top working order.
• Schedule drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity.
• Monitor the transportation budget to ensure funds are properly utilized and implement organizational objectives as dictated by management.
• Manage database that detail transport activities, drivers’ schedules and records.
• Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost-effective as a company, combining shipments based on their routes and timeline to minimize how many trucks and drivers are out.
• Determine the best delivery methods with vendors and customers, and get the necessary documents and permits that drivers will need when shipping chemicals or livestock.
• Train drivers in department policies and procedures, maintain drivers’ conduct.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, building relationships and addressing complaints.

Role Requirement

• Highly organized analytical thinker with good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines under pressure.
• The male candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years cognate work experience in a reputable Haulage / transport or Logistics company with a good knowledge of Apapa/Tincan Island Ports operations as well management of not less than 12 truck fleets.
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We are looking for a reliable Truck Logistics Manager to be responsible for the overall supply chain management. His responsibilities include organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods. The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Truck Logistics Manager Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints.
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Capacity to support business growth and organizational development of the Transport Department of the company by his vast experience of the practical operations of the fleet trucks and cargo delivery services.
•  Deep knowledge of the working of the following agencies and bringing to bear this knowledge and connection to the business of the company:  * Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) *Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) * Nigeria Police, other Armed Forces like the Army, Navy or Para-Military.
• Take the lead role in planning, costing and allocating routes and vehicles ensuring sufficient flexibility is in place to meet the varying and changing needs of customers
• Ensure that all Trucks are compliant with all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, and where necessary escalate any identified issues and recommend resolution to the management.
• Ensure transport staff deliver the service appropriate to the changing needs of customers in line with relevant guidance and individual risk assessments.
• Manage and develop a team of drivers and transport supervisors, who may be working remotely, either alone or in small teams, in order to deliver a high-quality service to customers.
• To ensure high standards of service delivery through the consistent application of recognized standards and established policies, procedures and practices.
• To work in a safe and effective manner at all times.

Role Requirement

• The male candidate must have a minimum of 6-8 years cognate work experience in a reputable Haulage / transport or Logistics company with a good knowledge of Apapa/Tincan Island Ports operations as well management of not less than 25 truck fleets.
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• HND or B.sc is an added advantage
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