Operational Supervisor at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    
An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Operational Supervisor (Contract Supervisor) who will be based at our Operation. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about this position.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management
• Animal Feed Production and Transport Experience
• 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
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Analytical, pro-active, organized, innovative
• Disciplined and lead by example
• Contactable reference for last 2 employers

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: 24th, July 2022