Transport Controller

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Premier Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year
Job Description

At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together. The Transport Controller role is responsible to ensure the roadworthiness and cleanliness of trucks, and that they are ready on time for it to be loaded for deliveries to leave as per agreed schedules.

Qualification Requirements
  • Matric/ Grade 12
  • Qualified Diesel Mechanic
  • Diploma in Logistics - desirable
Experience Requirements
  • Fleet management and fleet planning and resourcing
  • Experience in an FMCG environment advantageous
  • Fleet cost analysis experience
  • Supervisory experience and Supplier Management experience
Key Outputs
  • Ensure legal compliance and support OTIF deliveries by ensuring appropriate number of clean and roadworthy trucks per route according to the hygiene (FSSC 22000), AARTO SOP's and RACI matrix requirements for the same.
  • To ensure cost effective deliveries through detailed fleet related expense tracking and monitoring, ensuring timely action of gaps identified to minimize cents per kilometer.
  • To ensure roadworthy vehicles through the management of preventative maintenance and ensuring annual "certificate of fitness" per truck on time and in full prior to expiry dates for the same in collaboration with corporate bakery distribution team.
  • To ensure a high performing transport team through the recruitment, training, coaching and supervision of the team responsible to clean and maintain trucks in line with the Premier Way.
  • To prevent theft, protect our fleet assets and support cost effective deliveries through ensuring fitment of trucks with vehicle monitoring systems by the preferred suppliers.
  • Minimize brand related risk caused by accidents and incidents through leading investigations of accidents.
  • Escalate reported incidents to the relevant driver supervisor for investigation.
  • Follow up on corrective actions.
  • Capture feedback on reported incidents to close the call.
  • Close procedural / process gaps with the relevant managers.
  • Liaise with the driver trainer on new training needs.

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