Transport Controller at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    

• To manage team of employees responsible tensure the roadworthiness and cleanliness of bakery truck sand that they are ready on time for it tbe loaded in time for deliveries tleave as per agreed schedules.

Qualification Requirements    

• Matric or Equivalent – Essential
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic – Essential
• Diploma in logistics or similar- Desirable

Experience Requirements    

• Transport controller/ Fleet manager role 3-5 Years (Essential)
• Supervisory Experience - 3-5Years (Essential)

Key Outputs    

• Ensure legal compliance and support OTIF deliveries by ensuring appropriate number of clean and roadworthy trucks per route according tthe hygiene (FSSC 22000), AARTSOP’s and RACI matrix requirements for the same.
• To ensure cost effective bakery deliveries through detailed fleet related expense tracking and monitoring, ensuring timely action of gaps identified in order tminimise cents per kilometer.
• To ensure roadworthy vehicles through the management of preventative maintenance and ensuring annual “certificate of fitness” per truck on time and in full prior to expiry dates for the same in collaboration with corporate bakery distribution team.
• To ensure a high performing transport team through the recruitment, training, coaching and supervision of the team responsible to clean and maintain trucks in line with Premier Way.
• To prevent theft, protect our fleet assets and support cost effective deliveries through ensuring fitment of trucks with vehicle monitoring systems by the preferred suppliers.
• Minimise brand related risk caused by accidents and incidents through:

1. leading investigations of accidents
2. escalating reported incidents tthe relevant driver supervisor for investigating
3. following up on corrective actions implemented
4. capturing feedback on reported incidents tclose the call as needed
5. closing procedural / process gaps tthe relevant managers as needed
6. liaising with driver training on new training needs identified.

Closing Date: 18th, July 2022