Senior Transport & Fleet Operations Manager

Corestaff Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Corestaff Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transportation operations, optimise fleet performance and drive operational excellence.

You will manage a large team of drivers, planners and supervisors, ensure compliance with transport regulations, monitor KPIs and costs, and collaborate with customers and vendors to deliver reliable service.

A Diploma or Degree in Logistics or related field is required with 5–8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Business or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in transport, fleet management or logistics operations.
• Proven experience in managing transport operations and leading operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, route planning, driver deployment and resource allocation.
• Experience in customer account management, SLA monitoring and operational cost control.
• Good understanding of Singapore transport regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) is an advantage.
• Experience in heavy haulage, specialised transportation, engineering logistics or 3PL operations will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily transportation and fleet operations to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
• Manage a large operational team of approximately 150 employees, including transport supervisors, planners, fleet supervisors and drivers.
• Oversee fleet utilisation, route planning, manpower deployment and resource allocation.
• Manage key customer accounts, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual requirements are met.
• Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, transportation costs and overall service performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to supervisors and operational staff.
• Maintain strong engagement with drivers and team members to address operational challenges and staff concerns.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, workplace safety standards and company policies.
• Investigate operational issues, customer complaints and incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Work closely with customers, vendors and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare operational reports, performance reviews and forecasts for management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Business or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Corestaff Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transportation operations, optimise fleet performance and drive operational excellence.

You will manage a large team of drivers, planners and supervisors, ensure compliance with transport regulations, monitor KPIs and costs, and collaborate with customers and vendors to deliver reliable service.

A Diploma or Degree in Logistics or related field is required with 5–8 years of relevant experience.