Haulage Supervisor – Snacks at UAC Foods Limited | Handmework

Overview

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UAC Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer and Marketer of tasty, nourishing convenience foods. The business is a joint venture between UACN Plc of Nigeria with 51% equity stake and Tiger Brands of South Africa with 49%. We are a quality conscious company and always aim to add value to our consumers with our rich basket of Snacks, Beverage and Dairies products. Our foremost act of social responsibility is the nutritious, hygienic and safe products that we consistently give to Nigerians.

Staffed with the right people in key Technical, Production and Customer Service Units coupled with our rich culture of innovation spanning many years, we have remained a dominant player in the food industry. Our company pioneered the Sausage Roll market in 1952 and for over 50 years, Gala has kept Nigerians going in their journey to success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Haulage Supervisor – Snacks

Location: Osun

What You'll Do
Haulage Operations & Fleet Coordination:

Supervise the daily operations of registered transporters, forklift service providers, and company-owned distribution vehicles.
Ensure the prompt availability of haulage vehicles for the timely delivery of customer orders.
Coordinate transportation schedules to support efficient primary distribution of finished goods.
Carry out daily inspections of haulage vehicles before loading to ensure operational readiness.
Monitor vehicle movement and performance to ensure delivery efficiency and adherence to schedules.
Respond proactively to transportation challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize delivery disruptions.

Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management:

Monitor and evaluate preventive maintenance schedules to maximize fleet availability and operational efficiency.
Ensure all company-owned vehicles and registered transporters maintain valid licenses, insurance, permits, and statutory documentation.
Monitor the performance and maintenance schedules of forklifts to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
Escalate vehicle defects, maintenance concerns, and operational risks for timely resolution.

Vendor & Service Provider Management:

Monitor transporter and forklift service provider performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Conduct periodic reviews to ensure transporters' documentation, Guarantees in Transit (GIT), insurance policies, and other compliance requirements remain valid.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with transporters and logistics service providers.
Recommend improvements to enhance haulage efficiency and service quality.

Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and monthly haulage reports.
Generate reports on diesel allocation and usage, vehicle tracking, transporter performance, and drivers' claims.
Review transporter and forklift service provider invoices by raising Service Entry Sheets (SES) in SAP for approval and payment.
Monitor transporter, forklift service provider, and driver payments to ensure timely processing.
Maintain accurate records of haulage operations and fleet activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and transportation regulations.
Promote safe loading, transportation, and fleet operating practices.
Ensure all haulage operations comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For
Qualifications:

B.Sc. or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in transportation scheduling, warehousing, logistics, or distribution operations, preferably within an FMCG environment.

Core Skills & Competencies:

Good knowledge of inventory control and transportation scheduling.
Strong understanding of haulage and fleet operations.
Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
Strong team management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management and logical reasoning abilities.
Ability to anticipate operational challenges and respond proactively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations of registered transporters, forklift service provider
Ensure prompt availability of haulage vehicles for timely delivery of customer o
Coordinate transportation schedules for efficient primary distribution of finish
Carry out daily inspections of haulage vehicles before loading
Monitor vehicle movement and performance to ensure delivery efficiency and adher

Requirements

EssentialNice to have below

B.Sc. or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or
Minimum 2 years relevant experience in transportation scheduling, warehousing, l

Key skills

transportation schedulingwarehousinglogisticsdistribution operationsinventory controlfleet operationsteam managementcustomer serviceanalytical skillsproblem-solvingtime managementlogical reasoning

Nice to have

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP or similar ERP systems

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