Transport Supervisor

Job Description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR – (HUNTLEY FARM) (x1)

The Required Skills for the role:

Supervising the day-to-day fleet operation activities in line with the company objectives

Supervising the weighbridge operation, driver workloads, and scheduling tasks in line with the company objectives.

Managing the fleet vehicle database (Tractor units & trailer units)

Ensuring compliance with safety standards in transportation operations.

Managing fleet insurance registration, fleet insurance verification and accident notification and the insurance claims process is done in a timely efficient manner

Supervising the fleet management systems (weighbridge, Geotab, V track, and temperature)

Initiating cost-efficiency measures in transportation operations (route assessment, backloads, load utilization, and vehicle turnaround)

Building internal and external customer relationships.

Supervision of fleet operations and tasks to be completed in an efficient and effective timely manner.

Conducting and compiling route assessment reports identifying potential hazards and route planning

Identifying and assigning vehicles for delivery of products (in view of type and qty of goods)

Reviewing and supervision of both trip and journey management for inbound and outbound delivery

Monitoring, evaluating, and identifying customer delays outbound delivery

Performing in collaboration with the Transport Manager to enhance load capacity and reduce damaged products and loading errors.

Undertaking any related tasks that can be assigned to you by your supervisor from to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Must have a Grade 12 Certificate

Diploma in Logistics and transport or IT Related Field.

Minimum of 3 years experience in Transport & Logistics

Required computer literacy levels

At least a holder of a basic driving license

The Required skills for the role Include:

Familiar with Zambeef products and food industry business.

Understand the principles of effective customer service process

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deal with multiple priorities

Self-management skills

Observance (conducting visual checks with regulations/standards in mind. Can pick up on errors/faults through observation

Interpersonal relationship skills

Time management skills (achieves objectives within given time limits)

Analyzing skills (able to conduct a narrow information search and identifies

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 to:

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

NB All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.