Conventional Transportation Manager

Bok Seng Logistics Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Singapore is seeking a manager to oversee the Conventional Trucking Department. The role involves supervising drivers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing operations, and conducting performance reviews. The ideal candidate possesses a diploma/degree and at least 5 years of experience in transportation operations, along with proficiency in TMS and Microsoft Office. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in transportation operations.
• Experience with Portnet, Jurong Port and port procedures.
• Capable of identifying and suggesting improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise new and current prime mover/lorry crane/trailer drivers.
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and MOM requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of controllers and customer service executives.
• Monitor and review department’s P&L.

Skills

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office skills

Good communication skills

Organizational abilities

Ability to work independently

Capability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are looking for a manager to oversee the Conventional Trucking Department, responsible for supervising new and current prime mover/lorry crane/trailer drivers during daily operations, conducting operations training and administering all related documentation and communication within the assigned team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all work processes are in accordance with ISO standards and adhere to MOM mandatory requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of controllers and customer service executives.
• Maintain and enhance business relationships with customers.
• Support the OSH programme and make safety and health a part of the daily routine, ensuring that safe work methods and relevant regulations are followed.
• Conduct operational performance reviews.
• Attend management and customer meetings.
• Oversee the daily operations to ensure smooth processes.
• Review and update SOP to ensure that they reflect the current procedures.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues with the staff and follow up with customers.
• Review the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) and implement process improvement/systems.
• Monitor and review department’s P&L.
• Lead and manage admin and drivers’ team KPI.
• Other ad hoc duties assigned by HOD.

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Diploma/Degree
• 5 years’ experience in transportation operations
• Experience with TMS (Transportation Management System), Portnet, Jurong Port and port procedures and processes.
• Well-versed Microsoft Office skills: Power point Presentation, Excel & Word.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written) and excellent organizational abilities.
• Capable to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure and willing to take responsibility and accountability of their role.
• Capable of identifying and suggesting improvements for the company vision and department objectives.