Transport Supervisor
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Job Summary
SERVICE DIMENSIONS
1. Operational Scope
- Supervises daily transport operations across assigned location(s)
- Oversees allocation and movement of Staff buses Pool Cars and Operational vehicles (site logistics field operation dispatch etc.
2. People Management
- Direct supervision of Drivers (company and contractor) and Dispatch support personnel
- Typically manages 30150 personnel (direct/indirect)
3. Fleet & activity
- Responsible for daily dispatch coordination fleet availability at point of use and execution of high-volume transport requests
4. Systems & Controls
- Uses Fleet management systems (IVMS / telematics) Journey Management Systems Maintenance tracking tools and Fuel monitoring systems
ACTIVITIES
1. Transport Operations Execution
- Coordinate and supervise daily dispatch of vehicles in line with approved requests
- Validate journey plans and ensure full compliance before execution
- Monitor fleet positioning and availability in real time
- Resolve operational bottlenecks and escalate critical constraints
2. Driver Supervision & Workforce Management
- Plan driver schedules rotations and shift coverage
- Monitor punctuality attendance and discipline
- Enforce code of conduct and driving standards
- Conduct driver briefings coaching and performance follow-up
- Manage welfare matters to sustain industrial harmony
3. Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Management
a. Enforce strict compliance with:
- Defensive driving standards
- Journey management protocols
- Speed and fatigue management policies
b. Conduct regular:
- Toolbox talks
- Safety briefings
- On-the-spot inspections
c. Participate in accident/incident investigations and corrective action follow-up Promote a safety-first zero incident culture
4. Fleet Monitoring & Performance Control
- Track driver behavior via telematics (speeding harsh braking route deviation)
- Monitor fleet utilization and identify inefficiencies
- Track downtime and ensure rapid turnaround
- Support optimization of vehicle allocation and route planning
5. Maintenance & Asset Care
- Ensure pre-trip and post-trip inspections are completed
- Liaise with workshops for preventive and corrective maintenance
- Monitor vehicle condition and roadworthiness
- Flag recurring technical issues and recommend improvements
6. Fuel Management & Operational Cost Control
- Monitor fuel issuance and consumption trends
- Detect anomalies abuse or inefficiencies
- Promote fuel-efficient driving practices
- Support inventory control for fuel distribution
7. Reporting & Documentation
a. Maintain up-to-date records on:
- Vehicle utilization
- Driver performance
- Fuel consumption
- Maintenance activities
b. Provide structured daily/weekly reports to Head of Transport
c. Escalate operational risks safety issues and performance gaps
8. Carries out any other duties that may be assigned by the Hierarchy
Requirements
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Monitor and controls transport operations to ensure safety of personnel assets goods and other road users.
- Constant education and training of company drivers towards safe and defensive driving behaviour.
- Coordinates the activities of the company drivers to ensure a peaceful industrial atmosphere in the district.
- Manages the supply Installation and Maintenance of DIM (Driving Improvement & Monitoring System) and/or IVMS
- Manages fuel administration to ensure good and effective transportation operation and effective budget performance.
HSE OBJECTIVES
- Familiarize self with Company emergency procedures carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident unsafe act or operation.
- Participate in all HSE committee meetings and all safety drills.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- HND/BSc in Transport Management Logistics Engineering or any Social/Management Sciences field.
- At least seven years experience in providing logistic related or general services in a large organization.
- Must be able to apply initiative and take decisions on the spot.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in Logistics Engineering or related field.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision and good analytical skills.
- Good Computer skills.
- Good administrator organizational skill Courteous patient detailed and sufficient capacity to manage pressure
- Relates with staff of different levels therefore must display good knowledge of company hierarchies.
