Transport Supervisor – Novatek Lusaka

Job Description

TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR – NOVATEK LUSAKA (01)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Receiving all invoices raised by the sales office, generating loading orders, and following up loading orders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of finished products.

Assisting the Logistics Manager in the daily management of the petty cash.

Organizing of the external maintenance of the fleet, by informing service providers prior to the arrival of the truck/vehicle. Liaise with suppliers of tires and users/drivers and make recommendations to change the tires if necessary.

Keeping an up-to-date plan and record of the maintenance requirement of the fleet and ensuring that drivers are well instructed and carry out the required activities as according to the maintenance plan.

Supervising and Monitoring Truck/Vehicle Drivers by using Autocam Software.

Responsible for maintenance of discipline in line with laid down procedures outlined in the Disciplinary Code and Grievances Handling Procedures Book.

Driver and Truck allocation for various transportation requests.

Reviewing and supervision of both trip and journey management for inbound or outbound deliveries.

Identifying cost efficiency measures in transportation operations (Route assessment, backloads, load utilization and vehicle turnaround)

Supervision of weighbridge operations.

Implementation and reporting of weekly forklift inspections and monthly inspections for commercial trucks/small vehicles.

Ensuring vehicles are subjected to truck wash cleaning at least twice a month.

Implementation of performance reviews of line staff.

Responsible for maintaining a hygienic environment.

Employment opportunities

The Required Qualifications are:

Grade 12 School Certificate

Diploma in Transport and Logistics

Five-years’ experience in Transport and Logistics

The Required Attributes for the Role Include:

Persuasiveness

Communication

Creativity and Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Numerical and Computational Skills

Good Writing Skills

Ability to find solutions to Logistical problems

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER Zambeef Products PLC P/B 17, Woodlands Lusaka or

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.