Job Title: Transport Supervisor
Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Transport & Logistics
Reports To: Head of Transport
Job Purpose
- The Transport Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and optimizing daily transportation operations across assigned locations.
- The role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of personnel, materials, and operational resources while maintaining high standards of fleet availability, driver performance, regulatory compliance, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.
- The position oversees drivers, fleet operations, dispatch activities, fuel management, vehicle maintenance coordination, and transport performance monitoring to ensure seamless transportation service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Operations Management:
- Coordinate and supervise the daily dispatch of company vehicles in accordance with approved transport requests.
- Ensure journey plans are validated and approved before execution.
- Monitor fleet positioning, vehicle utilization, and availability in real time.
- Resolve operational challenges and escalate critical issues where necessary.
- Ensure effective deployment of staff buses, pool vehicles, and operational vehicles to support business requirements.
Driver Supervision & Workforce Management:
- Supervise company and contractor drivers and dispatch personnel.
- Develop driver schedules, shift rosters, and rotation plans.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline, and overall performance.
- Enforce company driving standards, transport procedures, and code of conduct.
- Conduct driver briefings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
- Address employee welfare issues and maintain a positive working environment.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all transport operations.
- Ensure compliance with defensive driving standards and journey management procedures.
- Enforce speed management and fatigue management policies.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and transport safety inspections.
- Participate in the investigation of transport incidents and accidents.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize risks and improve safety performance.
- Ensure the safety of personnel, assets, goods, and other road users.
Fleet Performance & Monitoring:
- Monitor driver behavior using telematics and fleet management systems.
- Analyze vehicle utilization, route efficiency, and operational performance.
- Track vehicle downtime and ensure timely resolution of maintenance-related issues.
- Support route optimization and effective vehicle allocation.
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet productivity and operational efficiency.
Vehicle Maintenance & Asset Management:
- Ensure completion of pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with workshops and service providers.
- Monitor vehicle condition, roadworthiness, and compliance with maintenance schedules.
- Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of fleet monitoring systems including IVMS and related technologies.
Fuel Management & Cost Control:
- Monitor fuel issuance, consumption, and utilization trends.
- Identify fuel-related anomalies, inefficiencies, and potential misuse.
- Promote fuel-efficient driving practices across the fleet.
- Support fuel inventory control and reporting processes.
- Contribute to budget management and cost optimization initiatives within transport operations.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle utilization, driver performance, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly transport operations reports.
- Report operational risks, safety concerns, and performance gaps to management.
- Maintain transport documentation and ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by management.
Key Accountabilities:
- Safe and efficient transport operations across assigned locations.
- High fleet availability and utilization.
- Effective supervision and management of drivers and transport personnel.
- Compliance with journey management and road safety requirements.
- Effective fuel administration and transport cost control.
- Timely maintenance and operational readiness of fleet assets.
- Continuous improvement in transport safety and service performance.
HSE Responsibilities:
- Comply with all company HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
- Report incidents, unsafe conditions, and hazardous practices promptly.
- Participate actively in HSE meetings, drills, and safety initiatives.
- Promote safe work practices and a zero-incident culture.
Qualifications
Education:
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HND or Bachelor's Degree in Transport Management, Logistics, Engineering, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in transport, logistics, fleet management, or general services within a large organization.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in logistics, engineering, transportation, or a related operational environment.
- Experience supervising drivers, fleet operations, and transport contractors is desirable.
Technical Competencies:
- Fleet Management
- Transportation Operations
- Journey Management Systems
- Vehicle Dispatch Coordination
- Driver Performance Management
- Telematics and IVMS Monitoring
- Fuel Management and Control
- Fleet Maintenance Coordination
- Route Planning and Optimization
- Incident Investigation
- Operational Reporting and Analytics
- Budget Monitoring and Cost Control
- Microsoft Office Applications
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
- Patience, professionalism, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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