Transportation manager

 Transportation manager Job Description:

· Tracks loading and offloading according to the load time

· Prepare trucks for refuel and load  aggregate

· Make sure all trucks are serviced

· Train drivers on how to maintain safety and health

· Prepare monthly report for fuel and trips of aggregates for the payment

· Plan, organize and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.

· Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaint

· Implement schedule and policy changes.

· Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles and cars

· Responsible for getting the right products in the right quantities, to the right locations all at the right time.

·  In charge of the day to day operations of the transport department.

·  Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.

·  Responsible for all of the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.

·  Dispatching complex and oversized goods to national and international destinations.

·  Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures

·  Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers and line managers.

·  Involved in strategic development and strategy making.

·  Being the first point of contact for all drivers.

·  Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.

·  Arranging for the induction and training off all new staff.

·  Regularly liaising with the delivery manager to ensure a smooth running of both departments.

·  Developing and nurturing customer relationships.

·  Maintaining accurate administrative records.

·  Organizing vehicle checks.

·  Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.

·  Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.

·  Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required.

·  Ensuring all site and customer objectives are achieved.

· And all other duties assigned by the management

Qualification /Experience required

Education: Bachelor degree or advanced diploma in transportation and logistics management or related field

                   A masters degree in management is added advantage

Minimum experience -3 ­- 4 years progressive experience in similar position of transportation manager

Remuneration

Attractive Package will be offered to the best candidate

Mode of Application

Send your Cv,Relevant Certificates, to greyson.mapunda@yahoo.com and vipajilink@rocketmail.com.