Technical Transport Manager/Transport Controller

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001311/CR

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Location:

Potchefstroom, South Africa

Salary:

580 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client in FMCG (Potchefstroom), is recruiting a Technical Transport Manager/ Transport Controller (ideally with a Mechanical Trade) to join their team. Must grasp the concept and be able to calculate and manage cost per kilometre.

Matric.
FMCG industry experience is essential.
Mechanic Trade qualification would be ideal (Diesel).
Diploma in logistics or similar.
3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
3-5 years' management experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main role:
To manage a team of employees responsible to ensure the roadworthiness and cleanliness of bakery trucks and that they are ready on time for them to be loaded in time for deliveries to leave as per agreed schedules.

Minimum requirements:

FMCG industry experience is essential.
Mechanic Trade qualification would be ideal (Diesel).
Diploma in logistics or similar.
3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
3-5 years' management experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure legal compliance and support OTIF deliveries by ensuring an appropriate number of clean and roadworthy trucks per route according to the hygiene (FSSC 22000), AARTO SOPs 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 to minimise 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 the 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:
- Leading investigations of accidents.
- Escalating reported incidents to the relevant driver supervisor for investigation.
- Following up on corrective actions implemented.
- Capturing feedback on reported incidents to close the call as needed.
- Closing procedural / process gaps to the relevant managers as needed.
- Liaising with driver training on new training needs identified.

Attributes:

Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to be on 24/7 standby.
Logical thinker.
Good communication skills.

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