Trucking Operation Supervisor Surabaya

Meratus Group; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Surabaya is seeking an Operation Trucking Supervisor to manage daily trucking operations, including fleet performance, driver management, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in trucking or logistics supervision.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations and fleet management.
• Proficiency in interpreting operational data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trucking fleet operations and optimize routes.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Monitor key performance indicators for operational quality.
• Maintain communication with customers about schedules.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly driven and detail-oriented Operation Trucking Supervisor to oversee the daily performance of our trucking fleet. This role is responsible for ensuring that all transportation activities including driver scheduling, route planning, load optimization, and job execution are completed accurately, safely, and on time. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to maintain seamless communication with both drivers and head office teams.

Job Responsibilities

1. Operational Oversight

• Oversee daily trucking fleet operations, including driver scheduling, route planning, load optimization, and on-time job execution.
• Optimize fleet and driver allocation to meet productivity and company objectives.
• Conduct daily and weekly coordination meetings with Head Office teams.

2. Team Leadership

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous learning within the operational team.

3. Performance Management

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, fuel efficiency, fleet utilization, driver safety, and overall operational quality.
• Evaluate performance of orders, vehicles, and drivers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze operational data and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to the Transport Manager.

4. Cost Management

• Monitor and control operational expenses including fuel, maintenance, and labor costs.

5. Communication

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with customers regarding delivery schedules, delays, and operational updates.
• Identify potential new business opportunities and conduct local cost benchmarking.

6. Technology Utilization

• Leverage Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other software tools to optimize daily operations and improve efficiency.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Lead process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance and reducing overall transportation costs.

8. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all trucking operations comply with government and local transportation regulations.
• Enforce safety policies, SOPs, and best practices across the fleet.
• Conduct safety meetings, driver briefings, and training sessions to mitigate HSE risks.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trucking, fleet operations, or logistics supervision.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, routing strategies, and fleet management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and transportation management software (TMS).
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and adapt to fast-changing operational needs.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Meratus is committed to ethical hiring practices. Please note that our recruitment process is free of charge. We do not request any payment from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Beware of fraudulent job offers in our name. For more information about this vacancy or the company, feel free to visit our official website at https://www.meratus.com/.