Operations Supervisor

Unitrans; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics company in Pretoria is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee operational workflows and staff coordination. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Logistics and a minimum of 7 years' experience in supervisory roles within the transport industry. Key responsibilities include managing vehicle schedules, conducting client meetings, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. This role demands strong leadership skills and effective communication, with a focus on achieving production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry.
• Minimum 7 years in a supervisory position.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles.
• Conduct multiple daily meetings with clients.
• Ensure fleet is maintained and operational under pressures.

Skills

Logistics Management

Transport Economics

Team Supervision

Communication

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management

Tools

Mix Telematics

DriveCam

Job description

Job title : Operations Supervisor

Job Location

Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : December 16

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.

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

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

Closing Date

/ 12 / 13

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