Ref: HHDL
The purpose of this job is to oversee the transportation of products/goods from suppliers to distributors. The ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills, effective people skills and the ability to manage logistics to ensure the methods used are safe, efficient and reliable; must have extensive experience in general haulage services with at least 4 years managerial experience/competence covering general management, marketing, and haulage operations.
Duties
Manage a fleet of trailers and other heavy duty equipment whilst ensuring zero down time always
Supervise the daily activities of the division within the group
Manage drivers/operators and ensure compliance to safety and company policies
Plan and implement preventive and corrective maintenance
Direct the activities of staff in relation to transportation operations including dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles
Design operational master plan for the Haulage division
Drive business expansion of the division
Coordinate delivery, repair, procurement, recovery etc
Ensures the profitability of the Haulage division in the group
Conduct investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints
Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of drivers
Remain current with latest transportation technology systems and procedures
Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates
Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes
Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of transportation operations
Drive the Business Development of the subsidiary
Ensure actualization of the division’s targets
Design internal appraisal measures to ensure optimal performance of officers
Drive and promote safe handling of all consignments
Maintains a safe and organized storage facility for all shipments in transit (warehousing related)
Design standard flow chart for the Company’s delivery process
Co-ordinate delivery network across all branches
Education and experience:
Graduate in Business, transportation, Shipping, Logistics Management or other related disciplines. Additional certifications in logistics, haulage, transportation etc will be an added advantage.
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a related role and industry, with at least four (4) of those in managerial level.
Reporting line:
CEO
Salary & Application:
Salary is attractive and open to negotiation.
Qualified applicants should forward CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’using ‘HHDL’ as subject of mail before 15th September, 2016. Wrongly titled applications will not be opened. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria need not apply. Please be guided
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Apply via :
recruitment@stresertservices.com
