Job Description
- Ensures that annual Key Performance Indicators are set for the Transport Section and monitors the progress regularly.
- Ensures that a program for truck vetting is prepared and implemented.
- Participates in transport rates negotiation – sets the number of trucks required and ensures invoice processing and that Transporter invoices are submitted on time so that they are paid on time.
- Participates in preparation of the Company’s annual budget that relates to transport.
- Ensures that up-to-date records are kept on all drivers and trucks and are properly filed.
- Follows up on Transporters to ensure that trucks are adequately maintained.
- Liaise with the Dispatchers to monitor and ensure truck optimisation.
- Ensures the optimisation of the distribution function
- Ensures that the Transport and HSE Management Systems are put in place and Implemented for both local and Mass transporters.
- Organises for Transport and HSE Management Audits and follow up on arising actions
- Ensures continuous training of drivers with adequate record keeping.
- Ensures that the daily, weekly and monthly transport section reports are prepared.
- Participates in the Crisis Management Cell, vehicle accident investigations and emergency response plans in the event of a Transport related incident.
- Coordinates stock recovery in the event of an accident.
- Ensures that Safe To Load is implemented and monitored for both mass and local trucks.
- Ensures that On-Board Computer (OBC) verified violations are effectively and comprehensively monitored.
- Ensures by spot-check that OBCs are fully generational and holds Transporters accountable of an breakdown discovered.
- Ensure implementation of MAESTRO expectations in the Transport operations
- Ensures that drivers receive the standard operating procedures.
- Ensure closure of actions arising out of Cause Tree Analyses of road accidents.
Candidate profile
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Industrial Studies or any other Technical qualification.
- Exposure of about 10 years in maintenance of equipment, project management, depot operations.
- Understanding of basic financial principles (budget, cost analysis, revenue optimisation).
- Understanding of Safety Procedures is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
Other required qualities
- Proven integrity.
- Good analytical skills
- Autonomy and ability to work under pressure.
- Basic computer skills (Excel)
- Excellent communication skills.
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