Transport Manager - Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Transport Manager
Cape Town
 
Purpose of the Position
The Transport Manager is responsible for managing, planning and coordinating Transport operations, which includes loading, delivery and driver management.

POSITION INFO:
Note that the below is only a brief breakdown and that full job profile requirements will only be shared upon an interview for this position.   The Key Functional responsibilities of the Transport Manager includes but is not limited to:   Financial Responsibility: To ensure that all cost incurred is maintained within budget. Present and report monthly financials. Operational: Delivery Schedule Management to ensure effective and efficient execution of all deliveries. Do route management for optimization and do tracking of vehicles and deliveries according to schedules. General Ensure planning and coordinating of all operational requirements. Ensure the adequate management of fuel. Ensure the adequate management of staff hours. People Management: Host monthly staff meeting with minutes. Develop and manage Staff schedules.  Ensure succession plan in place for career levels. Liaising with HR regarding overtime and absenteeism, motivating staff, recruiting staff, training, mentoring, coaching and development of staff according to company policies and procedures. Develop and manage high performance multi-disciplinary team in order to solve problems within the distribution centre. Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve objectives. Process Compliance Transportation quality standards are consistently maintained Pass all internal and external quality audits. Audit gaps are closed within prescribed due dates. Asset Management Managing and maintaining of company assets and delivery equipment Ensure equipment maintenance is planned and executed with Assets Manager according to specification. Ensure all Health & Safety repairs and maintenance is identified and resolved immediately. Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out according to plan. Ensure consumables are adequately stocked for operations. Reporting Ensure all reporting documents are accurate. Ensure reporting deadlines are met. Ensure monthly financial reporting is submitted. Ensure attendance and engagement in all relevant meetings Ensure daily and weekly fuel recons are completed and queries are resolved. Ensure daily, weekly and monthly transport plans are compiled and communicated.  Prepare, sign off and submit the transport department payroll in-line with the company’s payroll procedure. Monitor and report on driver performance i.e staff is held accountable to ensure the perfect delivery. Risk Management Ensure all operational risk matters are address. i.e. health and safety checklists completed as prescribed (truck checklists), PPE requirements. Ensure all incidents and accidents are investigated and reported according to procedure. Ensure inventory compliance in respect of prescribed laws and legislative requirements. Ensure the mitigation of all financial risk i.e. stock losses, stock damages Ensure reliability and times schedules are met.   Work Experience and Qualifications - Required Grade 12 with Higher Grade Math Tertiary Diploma \/ Degree \/ Qualification    5 – 7 Years in the following areas: Shift Management People Management Disciplinary Enquiries Health & Safety Management Contingency Planning & Management Best Practice \/ Continuous Improvement Management  Management of transport of multi temperature stock items Management of complex, multi-site, multi-disciplinary, multi-culture organizations. Integrated strategy formulation and execution within large organizations of 250 plus employees   Computer Literacy Required  MS Office ( PowerPoint, Projects, Word, Outlook) Advanced MS Excel Skills Advanced System Skills capabilities - with the ability to learn new systems quickly.  We are looking for passionate individuals with Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (English). A mature individuals that can take responsibility, have good planning and organizing skills that can lead a dynamic team This individual needs to b result driven with exceptional  management skills and problem solving capabilities