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Transportation Supervisor
Job summary
A company in the Construction Industry in the UAE is looking for a qualified Transportation Supervisor to oversee the transport department. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in logistics, with strong management skills and an understanding of UAE regulations. Key responsibilities include fleet management, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement in transport operations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in transportation/logistics required.
- 10 years in a supervisory role preferred.
- Valid UAE driving license is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and schedule transport activities including route planning and driver assignments.
- Manage and train drivers and transport staff.
- Conduct safety inspections and maintain compliance with regulations.
Skills
Education
Tools
Fleet & Operations Management
Oversee and schedule transport activities and resource allocation including route planning, vehicle utilization (e.g., containers, vans, buses), driver assignments, and idle-time monitoring
Supervisory & Coordination Duties
Manage, train, mentor, and supervise drivers and transport staff; coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure operations align with SLAs
Compliance & Safety
Conduct safety inspections and ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules and legal documentation (e.g., registration, insurance, driver licenses)
Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of trip activity, fuel usage, maintenance logs, driver files, and incident reports; support billing and KPI reporting efforts
Cost & Performance Control
Monitor transport-related expenses (fuel, maintenance, overtime), analyze fleet productivity (actual vs planned), and recommend cost-saving measures
Continuous Improvement
Analyze operations to identify efficiencies, drive innovation in scheduling or routing, foster lean culture focused on performance and service excellence
Education
Bachelors degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred
Experience
2-5 years in transportation/logistics; at least 10 years in a supervisory role; familiarity with UAE operations is advantageous .
Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
Strong grasp of local transport regulations and compliance standards, alongside experience with transport or fleet-management tools/software
Licenses & Skills
Valid UAE driving license; fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a plus); proficient in MS Office and relevant transportation management systems (GPS, routing, Oracle, etc.)
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
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