Overview
Transport Supervisor Jobs in Nairobi County, Kenya at Interactive Resource Management LTD
Title: Transport Supervisor
Company: Interactive Resource Management LTD
Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Our client, a leading transport company committed to delivering efficient and reliable supply chain solutions, is seeking to recruit a proactive and highly organized Transport Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day transport operations and ensure the efficient deployment of vehicles, drivers, Port clerks and other transport resources.
Reporting Line
Reports to: Transport Manager
Department: Operations
Purpose of the Role
Maintaining high service standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting safety, and supporting the achievement of operational objectives.
Role Accountabilities
- Supervise daily transport operations to ensure timely, safe and efficient delivery of services.
- Coordinate vehicle scheduling, routing and driver assignments to maximize fleet utilization.
- Monitor vehicle movements and respond promptly to operational challenges to minimize service disruptions.
- Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and that maintenance schedules are adhered to.
- Supervise drivers and port clerks, ensuring compliance with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and traffic regulations.
- Conduct daily vehicle and driver inspections and ensure all required operations documentation is complete and up to date.
- Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle performance and operating costs, and report variances to the Transport Manager.
- Investigate operations incidents, accidents and customer complaints, and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate operations records and prepare daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
- Provide on-the-job coaching, guidance and support to drivers and clerks to improve performance.
- Work closely with internal departments and customers to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Transport Manager.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Transport Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in transport, fleet or logistics operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Sound understanding of transport operations, fleet management and road safety regulations.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
- Good knowledge of fleet management principles and transport compliance requirements
- Experience supervising drivers and coordinating transport activities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and transport management systems is an added advantage.
- High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to [email protected]
