Transport supervisor

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Our client, a leading transport company committed to delivering efficient, reliable and customer-focused supply chain solutions, seeks to recruit a proactive, experienced and results-oriented Transport Supervisor – Port & Fleet Operations.

Reporting Line

Reports to:

Operations  Manager

Department:

Operations

Purpose of the Role

 To oversee and coordinate daily transport and port-related operations, ensuring optimal fleet utilization, timely cargo movement, efficient vehicle turnaround, compliance with statutory and port requirements, and high standards of safety and customer service. The role requires a hands-on supervisor who understands the relationship between port activities and road transport operations and can effectively coordinate drivers, port clerks, customers, clearing agents, shipping lines and other relevant stakeholders.

Role Accountabilities

q Transport and Fleet Management: Coordinate vehicle scheduling, routing, dispatch, driver assignments, loading and offloading while monitoring delivery timelines, vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance and operational costs.

q Port and Cargo coordination: Manage port-related transport activities, cargo collection, container evacuation and delivery. Liaise with port authorities, clearing agents, shipping lines, depots, customers and other stakeholders to facilitate timely cargo release and movement.

q Documentation and compliance: Ensure accurate transport and cargo documentation, proper tracking of vehicles and containers, vehicle roadworthiness, and compliance with road safety regulations, port procedures and company SOPs.

q Operational Monitoring: Track vehicle movements, turnaround times, cargo status and delivery schedules. Identify and resolve delays, congestion, documentation discrepancies, and potential demurrage or detention costs.

q Staff Supervision: Supervise drivers, port clerks and other operational personnel, ensuring adherence to schedules, dispatch instructions, safety standards and company policies.

q Performance and Service Delivery: Monitor staff productivity, provide coaching and guidance, address performance issues, and ensure prompt reporting of accidents, incidents and cargo discrepancies

q Provide on-the-job coaching, guidance and support to drivers and clerks to improve performance.

q Perform any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

q Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Transport Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Business Management or a related field.

q At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in transport, fleet or logistics operations, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory or team-lead role.

q Demonstrable hands-on experience in port-related transport operations is essential.

q Practical experience coordinating container haulage, cargo collection and delivery, port clerks, drivers and transport documentation.

q Good understanding of port cargo release processes, container movements, port access procedures.

q Working knowledge of container detention and demurrage risks, port delays and turnaround-time management.

q Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills