Operations Manager - Transrite Basson Park

About the role:
We are seeking a Transport Operations Manager to lead and optimise daily transport activities within our dynamic retail supply chain, specialising in vehicle fleet management, route planning, and logistics coordination for Distribution Centres and Freshmark operations. This senior role demands expertise in transport management systems, compliance with operational safety standards, and staff leadership to enhance fleet utilisation and drive continuous process improvements. Join a pioneering organisation committed to innovative supply chain solutions, offering career advancement, professional development, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to operational excellence and sustainable transport practices.

What you'll do:
Drivers, shift managers and debriefing personnel Daily performance reports Monitoring daily and weekly registers – Toll cards, attendance, breakdowns, fines, wash bay, pre and post trip inspection sheets. Disciplinary action and grievance handling. Follow up on daily handover book - problems and queries from drivers and stores. Weekly feedback reports from debriefing manager on driver performance – fuel, co-driver and accidents. Weekly feedback reports from operations shift managers – vehicle utilisation, service level to DC and FM, meal allowance schedules and follow up on whether vehicles for service were booked off. Clocking's and the editing thereof Managing daily delivery schedule/plan to achieve high service levels to both DC and FM. Any other operational tasks that influence the efficiency of the Transrite operation

What you bring:
The minimum requirement is Grade 12. A relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Supply Chain Management would be an advantage A successful track record (Min of 3 yrs experience) in Operations at management level in a similar operation Good all round computer literacy, in particular a thorough working knowledge of excel Good interpersonal skills at management and staff level.