RCL Foods Entrusts The Transport Manager To
RCL Foods is currently looking for a Transport Manager to join our Vector Logistics Division. The role will be based in Thekweni and report to the Logistics Manager.
- Optimise the transport operations across the region thereby facilitating effective deployment of stock in accordance with customer service levels at the lowest cost.
- Manage and maintain the fleet and transport team in the region thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized.
- Minimum of a degree or diploma in logistics management
- Valid Code EB drivers' licence
- A minimum of 5 years in a transport/fleet management environment
- Work in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager and the National Transport Manager to co-create the national and provincial transport management framework.
- Work closely with the Warehouse Management to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
- Drive the implementation of improvements in transport operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.
- Ensure the implementation of transport operations and maintenance policies and procedures across the region.
- Ensure effective forward planning through direct and regular interaction with cross-functional planning and operations teams.
- Liaise with Principals to agree the number of turns and deliveries.
- Build effective relations with key retailers and wholesalers, specifically their
- receiving managers and controllers to facilitate turnaround.
- Monitor exception and utilisation reports on a daily basis and follow up on non-conformances or inefficiencies to ensure fleet optimisation.
- Ensure vehicle maintenance programmes adhere to company policy and manufacturer specifications.
- Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
- Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
- Analyse regional transport costs and other financial information in order to implement plans, budgets and interventions that increase profits and improve services.
- Negotiate and authorise contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfilment.
- Participate in daily management meetings to ensure alignment across operations.
- Ensure the conformance criteria for vehicle performance and maintenance are adhered to.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, customs requirements, and food, livestock and hazardous goods transportation.
- Investigate and report all Injuries on Duty (IOD's)
- Manage and monitor the operating and maintenance costs associated with the fleet and ensure they are in line with accepted benchmarks.
- Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback.
- Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
- Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
- Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation.
- Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
