We are recruiting for the above noted position on behalf of our client based in Tanzania:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holder will conduct all Management duties of a Senior Transport Manager;
Generic Duties:
- Overall in charge of all logistics activities managing a fleet of over 200 vehicles
- Oversee the entire staff strength from the drivers to logistics manager
- Manage local distribution and the logistics hub operations
- Responsible to plan, control, review, implement and improve the productivity and efficiency of the local distribution
- To meet customer expectations and performance service standards through sound management of facilities, personnel, equipment and enforcing company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with staff and management groups to come up with the necessary policies and implementation for projects, related to specific objectives set by the organization.
- Performance monitoring for operations and administrative adherence is supervised by the manager, ensuring that the staff complies with municipal regulations and safety protocol.
- Conducting safety inspections and promoting the importance of quality control and safety compliance among individual staff members as well as departments and partners.
- Financial planning and expenditure management In terms of budget appropriation and control
- Develop usage based vehicle specifications and coordinate with management for purchase of vehicles, equipment and supplies.
- Prepares reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency
- Responsible for fleet management of heavy duty vehicles / lorries daily deployment
- Ensure that logistics services provided are billed timely and accurately
- The Manager is responsible for streamlining activities in relation to dispatch, route and transportation tracking
- Plan the management and organization of work load and responsibilities for support staff to make sure that deliverable and key performance indicators are met in a timely and consistent range that is acceptable to organizational standards.
- Perform direct inquiry to client complaints and provides the necessary resolution to maintain effective and professional partnerships.
- Performing the duties of a designated point of contact, the Transportation manager acts as a contact person for all personnel designated to specific departments, implementing schedule, policy and logistic changes.
- Develop and analyze fleet maintenance metrics including overall cost per mile, maintenance cost per mile, life cycle replacement, tire life, and replacement schedule. Compare metrics with industry standards.
- Supervise and evaluate Lead technicians, fleet technicians, parts resource, and transition student in work performance and productivity, teamwork, safety standards, and attendance.
- Conduct regular safety meetings.
- Responsible for evaluating vacation and time-off procedures to ensure coverage for shift work to meet operational requirements
- Supports continuous growth through the implementation of relative staff development and training programs
- Negotiate with and monitor vendors for outsourced services.
Key Competencies:
- Good inter-personal & communication skills.
- Good communication skills and writing skills essential.
- Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.
- Ability to train and supervise a team of semi skilled mechanics to improve maintenance and fleet efficiency. Be able to work within the department of operations to ensure operational efficiency
Personality Traits
- Demonstrated Excellent organizational, coordinating and personal interface skills.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be flexible with any working schedule.
- Self-motivated to accomplish goals, with a strong sense of responsibility
Preferred Educational Qualification
- MBA will be an added advantage
- Bachelors Degree in Logistics or supply chain management
Experience: 15 years 10 of which must be in senior Management. Previous work experience in Oil Transportation industry will give a perfect advantage.
Salary Range: Payable commensurate to the job profile and candidates experience. Minimum Ksh: 200K
Please send your current C.V to mycv@myjobseye.com
Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line so as to reach the recruitment team on or before 19th October 2010.
