Job Description

Shift Transport Controller - Peninsula - Western CapeAt RCL FOODS grow what matters!!!Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of Shift Transport Controller with great adaptable skills to join our Vector Logistics Division.The role will report into the Transport Manager and will be based in Peninsula.This position exists to manage and maintain the fleet and transport team in the hub/depot, thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized.Duties & ResponsibilitiesFleet Control:Manage the daily schedule.Check that a job card has been allocated to work and that the driver has managed to complete the form correctly.Ensure that drivers complete the checklist every morning and afternoon to establish if there are any defaults.Request complaints and difficulties for the day and take the appropriate action.Monitor transport performance against benchmarks by obtaining vehicle exception reports from the tracking department as a means of monitoring drivers conduct and vehicle performance such as: speeding, excessive revving or braking, backdoor standing time, yard delays.Take the necessary disciplinary action depending on the particular instance or trend.Build a culture of asset care through counselling discussions with staff particularly drivers.Consolidate, on an ongoing basis, accident/incident reports that display each drivers conduct and make appropriate decisions on the sanction depending on the severity of the incident.Conduct physical checks on vehicles, identify areas that require attention and take the necessary action to resolve any issues.Analyse the details on the monthly vehicle inspection sheets and take the necessary action.Record the specific details of maintenance and repair requirements for each vehicle and send that detail to the workshop indicating the dates when vehicles will be required.Report daily to the Transport Manager on the trucks, indicating trucks that have been booked off.Providing reasons for why trucks are not being utilized and when they are expected to be in use again.Reconcile hired trucks kilometres to supplier shipments on a daily basis.Ensure that all vehicles are used optimally by checking that they are loaded to capacity and updated on the Vehicle Utilization Report on a daily basis.Complete a daily Casuals Report indicating reasons why ad hoc casuals were used.Monitor daily overtime on the BLICK system for drivers, van assistants, supervisors and refrigeration mechanics.Manage routes ensuring that time is optimised for each delivery.Vehicle Maintenance:Oversee cleaning team to ensure that trucks are cleaned on a regular basis.Ensure that vehicles are sent for a service in line with the vehicle maintenance plan.Provide a consolidated accident/incident report to the Logistics Manager.Conduct a daily visual check on all vehicles, ensuring compliance with AARTO and organisational safety requirements.Record faults on the vehicle inspection sheet and ensure that the necessary vehicle repairs are completed timeously.Risk Control:Investigate hijacking incidents to establish whether or not they are genuine cases.Handle proxy responsibilities.Ensure that all drivers have valid drivers license and PDPs.Health and Safety Compliance:Ensure all staff members comply with health and safety requirements.Investigate and report on all injuries on duty (IODs).Implement safe working procedures.Manage the outsourced washing of trucks and check all chemicals used are approved.Sustainability and Environmental Management:Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.Implement and monitor Sustainability Report targets.Ensure environmental legal compliance.Team Supervision:Train staff on the Standard Operating Procedures that serve to guide their approach to work.Implement the Standard Operating Procedures through consistent application and communication.Ensure that staff understand the procedures and sign off the relevant documents.Conduct monthly meetings with staff in order to ascertain problems encountered and resolve associated issues.Minimum RequirementsMinimum of a Diploma in Fleet Management.Valid Code EB drivers' license.A minimum of 3 years experience in a Transport Management environment.Must have Logistics and Warehousing experience.System skills (SAP skills).Computer literacy (MS Office).Union experience would be beneficial.

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