Position: Transport and Logistics Superintendent

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Wote- Makueni

• Our client in the manufacturing industry, is seeking to recruit a Logistic/Transport Superintendent. Successful candidate will be responsible for Overseeing all logistics and transport functions.

Main accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, contractor, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.
• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization including SoW, Bill of Quantities and service awards to improve operational and financial performance.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities
• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Hold responsibility for department budget ie logistics and transportation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process.
• Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time.
• Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure processes are as environmentally friendly as possible.
• work on the requisitions and purchases of equipment upon approval.
• Responsible for ensuring that only authorized products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality/quantity required and in the most cost-effective way as well as overseeing all transport functions.
• -Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance relative to all logistics and transport functions.
• Ensure statutory compliance in terms of licensing, permitting, certifications, etc.

Qualifications and Experience

1. BSC with with over 5 years of experience in logistics management in a manufacturing/logistics or supply chain environment.
2. Fluent knowledge of English- Management skills basic courses (preferred)
3. -Basic knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data system.

Required Competencies

• Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export, customs regulations and fleet management including security requirements.
• Organization Processes: Internal Standard, Site Management
• Supports and technologies: Standard ISO, TQM and Quality system, Technical requirement and Standard
• Compliance: Local/National and International Standard and Codes, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality
• -Strong computer skills are imperative
• -Demonstrate accountability on sense of ownership, resource optimization and analytical skills.

Required personal capabilities.

• Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Relations management; Staff management and development.

HSE

• The Transport & Logistics Superintendent should ensure that all transport and logistics activities are carried out in a safe manner.
• They must ensure that vehicles and equipment are properly maintained, and that drivers and operators are trained on how to use them safely.
• They must also identify and mitigate any potential safety hazards in the transport and logistics operations and ensure that employees are aware of these hazards and how to avoid them.
• They must ensure that the transport and logistics operations comply with all relevant HSE regulations and standards.