Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Operations Manager
About US:
PEO International –Uganda is your dedicated Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) that handles all your HR, & Business management and Benefits administration as you retain the day-to-day control over your employees. With PEO International Limited (PILU) services, Employers benefit from our “shared responsibility approach” hence enabling small and mid-sized organisations to maximise investment in Human capital and remove Administrative burdens whilst enabling clients to focus on building their business. Built on four principal values; integrity, excellence, innovation and commitment, we to deliver the most valuable services to our clients.
Job Summary: The Transport Manager will lead transportation fleet operations to ensure maximum truck turn around and ensure proper maintenance and utilisation of the fleet.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop an efficient and effective fleet management system to ensure efficient utilization of the fleet.
Inform the client (internal or external) of delivery/collection status.
Request additional instructions if information provided unclear.
Alert the client in case of operational issue (potential or real).
Provide support to credit control in case of cash collection issues arising.
Manage the deliveries and container collection.
Ensure that all vehicles used by company are safe and roadworthy, driven by trained drivers and maintained by experienced serviced Providers.
This includes both companies – owned and leased vehicles.
Ensure that the regulations in the Vehicle Logbooks and Driving Policies are adhered to by all the drivers
Manage recruitments and interview/select potential staff.
Manage the operational relationship with the client
Receive the instructions from the clients (internal or external) on cargo delivery or collection
Transport fleet management and reporting system
Work closely with the Directorates, Departments, Areas and Sections by providing them with required number of vehicles of appropriate conditions and relevant load capacities.
Oversee transport planning system in order to come up with the vehicles distribution plan to satisfy all the requests
Develop and implement Plan Preventative Maintenance program (PPM).
Ensure timely delivery of materials and chemical.
Initiate disposal of uneconomical/ absolute vehicles.
Initiate procurement of new vehicles.
Initiate leasing / hiring of vehicles.
Organize the quality of service monitoring and ensure a proper follow-up
Responsible for the maintenance of an optimal fleet size
Ensure timely fleet repair and maintenance.
Initiate and manage the issuance of fuel.
Carries out any other relevant duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold at least seven years of experience in transport.
Motor mechanic background is a MUST
At least four years of experience as a manager
Financial reports: Detailed costs of the Transport business unit
Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
Proficiency in using reporting, statistical and data analysis tools
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Good communication and coaching skills
Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
Standard Operating Procedures
Support tools and documents
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their personal suitability statement, copies of academic transcripts/certificates and a detailed CV to: The Head Recruitment, PEO International Limited (U) via email to samuelpeorecruitment@gmail.com. Or Download Application form, and please specify the position title as subject of the E-mail.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered for future related jobs openings.
Deadline: 15th February 2018
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