Job Description

An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Operational Supervisor (Contract Supervisor) Operation. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about this position.
Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management

• Code EB divers license, EC drivers license an advantage

• 2 years minimum experience in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry

• 7 year minimum experience in a supervisory position

• Computer literate and with advance skill in MS Excel

• Knowledge of NBCRFI Main agreement

• Technical Knowledge in regards to Tyres and Vehicle Maintenance

• SHEQ experience in the Transport Industry

• Familiar with Mix Telematics and DriveCam systems

• Understanding of transport economics and finances

• Driven towards achieving production targets and upholding high standards.

• Able to communicate with, supervise and motivate employees to achieve targets

• Excellent communication skills on all levels

• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Analytical, pro-active, organized, innovative

• Disciplined and lead by example

• Contactable reference for last 2 employers

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing Routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles

• Briefing/debriefing of Operational staff

• Conducting multiple daily meetings with client

• Ensuring fleet is maintained & in the optimal condition to operate/function under operational pressures

• Ensure that fleet road worthy test are done timeously and vehicles have valid license discs

• Conducting SHEQ tasks. Toolbox talks, committee meetings, SHE inspections, etc.

• Liaising with mechanical workshop, the client, suppliers, regional management and head office on a daily basis

• Supervise on site suppliers

• Ensuring strict compliance with NBCRFI main agreement

• Staff wages/overtime control

• Vehicle fuel consumption monitoring

• Onsite fuel bowser control

• Review Mix Telematics reports and take necessary action

• Coach DriveCam events and take necessary action

• Ensuring optimal utilization of fleet & staff to meet operational targets

• Ensuring operations administration is processed accurately and timeously

• Cost control, reviewing quotes and invoices

• Monitor of CPKs and review of income statements

• Supervising day to day activities

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