Transport Operations Manager - Ndola - Ndola,Zambia
- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #17838 |
Job Location | Ndola,Zambia |
Company Type | Transport/ Logistics |
Job Role | Transport Operations Manager - Ndola |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Neg |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Senior Management |
Years of Experience | 5 |
Residence Location | Ndola,Zambia |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zambian or resident |
Degree | Degree |
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities include but are no limited to:
Making sure vehicles are properly maintained
Inspecting Trucks
Arranging repairs and routine maintenance
Ensuring that all drivers and operators have the correct, up to date qualifications
Reducing the risk of vehicle overloading
Maintaining and completing accurate records
Keeping schedules, managing and organizing Drivers
Schedule, route, maintain, and track trucks
Negotiate with suppliers.
Analyze the effectiveness of operations.
Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.
Key Skills
Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
Knowledge of engineering, science and technology
Design skills and knowledge
Analytical thinking skills
Good analytical and coordinating abilities
Must possess good leadership qualities
Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details
Ability to work as part of a team
Must be able to motivate the drivers to ensure their full co-operation at all times
Must be able to manage time effectively and also meet/beat deadlines
Required Skills
At least 5 years experience in freight forwarding and road transport management
Successful transport management experience
Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics