Transport Supervisor

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below.

TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR – (HUNTLEY FARM) (01)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:     

Supervising the day-to-day fleet operation activities in line with the company’s objectives
Supervising the weighbridge operation, driver workloads, and scheduling tasks in line with the company’s objectives.
Managing the fleet vehicle database (Tractor units & trailer units)
Ensuring compliance with safety standards in transportation operations.
Managing fleet insurance registration, fleet insurance verification and accident notification and the insurance claims process is done in an efficient manner
Supervising the fleet management systems (weighbridge, Geotab, V track, and temperature)
Initiating cost-efficiency measures in transportation operations (route assessment, backloads, load utilization, and vehicle turnaround)
Building internal and external customer relationships.
Supervising fleet operations and tasks to be completed in an efficient and effective manner.
Conducting and compiling route assessment reports, identifying potential hazards, and route planning
Identifying and assigning vehicles for delivery of products (given type and quantity of goods)
Reviewing and supervising trip and journey management for inbound and outbound delivery
Monitoring, evaluating, and identifying customer delays for the outbound deliveries
Performing in collaboration with the Transport Manager to enhance load capacity and reduce damaged products and loading errors.
Undertaking any related tasks that can be assigned to you by your supervisor from to time.

The Required Qualifications and Experience are:

Must have a Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma in Logistics and Transport
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Transport & Logistics
Required Computer Literacy Levels
25 years and above
At least a holder of a basic Driving License

The Required Attributes for this Role Include:

Familiar with Zambeef Products and the food industry business.
Understand the principles of effective customer service processes
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deal with multiple priorities
Customer focus
Self-management skills
Observance (conducts visual checks with regulations/standards in mind.
Can pick up on errors/faults through observation
Computer literate (Microsoft office word, excel, power point
Interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to perform routine work
Time management skills (achieves objectives within given time limits)
Analysing skills (able to conduct a narrow information search and identifies

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process. As we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13th May, 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.