Transport Operations Lead: Fleet & Engineering Logistics

Corestaff Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Corestaff Pte Ltd, Singapore-based logistics specialist, is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transportation operations and drive efficiency across the fleet. You will oversee a large ops team (~150 staff), optimise route planning, manage customer accounts, monitor KPIs and ensure regulatory compliance, with a focus on cost control and service excellence.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills are essential as you collaborate with customers, vendors

Qualifications

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

Stakeholder management

Route planning

Fleet management

Customer management

KPI monitoring

Education

Diploma/Degree in Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Corestaff Pte Ltd, Singapore-based logistics specialist, is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transportation operations and drive efficiency across the fleet. You will oversee a large ops team (~150 staff), optimise route planning, manage customer accounts, monitor KPIs and ensure regulatory compliance, with a focus on cost control and service excellence.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills are essential as you collaborate with customers, vendors