Transportation Supervisor

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  • Sharjah
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
One of our clients who is in the Construction Industry is seeking a qualified Transportation Supervisor to join their team in Middle EastLocation: UAE/ Middle EastYears of Experience: 5years +Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.Applicants are requested to apply with their updated resumes and then click the following link to update their details to speed up the process of recruitment.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Transportation Supervisor will oversee daily operations of the transport department managing fleet and drivers, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient delivery of goods or personnel, maintaining compliance with UAE regulations, and optimizing route and resource utilization.Key ResponsibilitiesFleet & Operations Management
Oversee and schedule transport activities and resource allocation including route planning, vehicle utilization (e.g., containers, vans, buses), driver assignments, and idle-time monitoringSupervisory & Coordination Duties
Manage, train, mentor, and supervise drivers and transport staff; coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure operations align with SLAsCompliance & Safety
Conduct safety inspections and ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules and legal documentation (e.g., registration, insurance, driver licenses)Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of trip activity, fuel usage, maintenance logs, driver files, and incident reports; support billing and KPI reporting effortsCost & Performance Control
Monitor transport-related expenses (fuel, maintenance, overtime), analyze fleet productivity (actual vs planned), and recommend cost-saving measuresContinuous Improvement
Analyze operations to identify efficiencies, drive innovation in scheduling or routing, foster lean culture focused on performance and service excellenceQualifications & RequirementsEducation
Bachelors degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferredExperience
2-5 years in transportation/logistics; at least 10 years in a supervisory role; familiarity with UAE operations is advantageous .Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
Strong grasp of local transport regulations and compliance standards, alongside experience with transport or fleet-management tools/softwareLicenses & Skills
Valid UAE driving license; fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a plus); proficient in MS Office and relevant transportation management systems (GPS, routing, Oracle, etc.)Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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