Operations Supervisor

Unitrans Recruitment; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in South Africa is seeking an Operational Supervisor to oversee transportation operations. The candidate will be responsible for managing delivery schedules, supervising staff, and ensuring fleet maintenance for efficient operations. The ideal applicant has significant experience in the transport industry and strong leadership skills. This role requires a tertiary qualification in Logistics and familiarity with relevant systems.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry.
• 7 years minimum experience in a supervisory position.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of NBCRFI Main agreement.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles.
• Conducting multiple daily meetings with the client.
• Supervising day to day activities.

Skills

Airside Operations

Cathodic

Marketing & Sales

General Services

Advocacy

Infrastructure Development

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management

Tools

MS Excel

Mix Telematics

DriveCam systems

Job description

Job Advert Summary

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

Key Skills

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

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1