Operations Supervisor

Unitrans Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Durban is seeking an experienced Operational Supervisor. This role involves overseeing delivery operations, ensuring compliance, and managing a team to meet operational goals. Candidates should have a logistics qualification and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Competitive compensation and a full-time commitment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a senior supervisory role in the Transport Industry.
• 7 years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Code EB driving license; EC license is a plus.
• Able to manage and motivate employees effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles.
• Conduct briefings and debriefings for operational staff.
• Ensure fleet maintenance and compliance with regulations.
• Supervise daily activities and operations.

Skills

Logistics management

Team supervision

Operational efficiency

Communication

Technical vehicle maintenance

SHEQ knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management

Tools

MS Excel

Mix Telematics

DriveCam

Job description

Overview

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Operational Supervisor (Contract Supervisor) Operation. They play a critical role in coordinating activities ensuring operational efficiency and supervising a team of employees to achieve operational goals. Initiates plans co-ordinates motivates and supervises the operational activities in a division of the terminal / depot which could despatch its product by rail road and pipeline. Ensures that all customers receive efficient timeous deliveries of products / goods.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing Routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles
• Briefing / debriefing of Operational staff
• Conducting multiple daily meetings with client
• Ensuring fleet is maintained & in the optimal condition to operate / function under operational pressures
• Ensure that fleet road worthy test are done timeously and vehicles have valid license discs
• Conducting SHEQ tasks. Toolbox talks committee meetings SHE inspections etc.
• Liaising with mechanical workshop the client suppliers regional management and head office on a daily basis
• Supervise on site suppliers
• Ensuring strict compliance with NBCRFI main agreement
• Staff wages / overtime control
• Vehicle fuel consumption monitoring
• Onsite fuel bowser control
• Review Mix Telematics reports and take necessary action
• Coach DriveCam events and take necessary action
• Ensuring optimal utilization of fleet & staff to meet operational targets
• Ensuring operations administration is processed accurately and timeously
• Cost control reviewing quotes and invoices
• Monitor of CPKs and review of income statements
• Supervising day to day activities

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management
• Code EB divers license EC drivers license an advantage
• 2 years minimum experience in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry
• 7 year minimum experience in a supervisory position
• Computer literate and with advance skill in MS Excel
• Knowledge of NBCRFI Main agreement
• Technical Knowledge in regards to Tyres and Vehicle Maintenance
• SHEQ experience in the Transport Industry
• Familiar with Mix Telematics and DriveCam systems
• Understanding of transport economics and finances
• Driven towards achieving production targets and upholding high standards.
• Able to communicate with supervise and motivate employees to achieve targets

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Airside Operations,Cathodic,Marketing & Sales,General Services,Advocacy,Infrastructure Development

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1