Manager – Transport & Equipment Operations (Off-Dock / ICD)

Job Description

Title: Manager – Transport & Equipment Operations (Off-Dock / ICD)

Company Name: Shafi Motors Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Chattogram

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies, Transportation

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies, Transportation

• Age At least 30 years

Prepare and submit:

• Daily vehicle/equipment deployment and trip reports

• Fuel purchase, issuance and consumption reports

• Fleet utilization, availability and downtime reports

• Container placement and turnaround-time reports

• Accident, damage and incident reports

• Third-party vendor performance and bill-verification reports

• Monthly transport cost and KPI reports

Key Performance Indicators

• Trips per prime mover and on-time delivery

• Vehicle and equipment utilization

• Fleet availability and downtime

• Trip turnaround time

• Fuel efficiency and reconciliation accuracy

• Transport cost per trip/container

• Accident, damage and regulatory-violation rates

• Third-party vendor performance

• Workforce productivity and discipline

• Reporting accuracy

• Performance incentives and corrective measures may be linked to approved KPIs.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience, including experience in a similar managerial position.

• Off-dock, ICD, port logistics or container-haulage experience strongly preferred.

• Practical knowledge of prime movers, container chassis, reach stackers, SLTs and forklifts.

• Strong ability in transport planning, fleet control, fuel management, safety, cost control and team leadership.

• Familiarity with Chattogram Port and surrounding off-dock operations.

• Working knowledge of MS Excel and operational reporting.

• High integrity, accountability and ability to work under pressure.

• Preferred age: 40–50 years.

• Willingness to start early, finish late when necessary and attend emergencies.

Location: Chattogram

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager/Deputy Manager – Operations

Job Purpose

To manage SML’s 24/7 transport and operational-equipment activities, ensuring safe, timely and cost-effective movement of containers and other cargo between SML, Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and nearby off-docks.

Operational Scope

The manager will oversee:

• Approximately 35+ prime movers and 45+ container chassis

• Reach stackers, SLTs, forklifts, light vehicles and generators

• Third-party transport vendors

• 25+ drivers, 5+ operators, 30+ helpers and 2+ supervisors

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and control import, export, laden and empty-container movements within Chattogram.

• Ensure efficient deployment of prime movers, chassis and hired vehicles, targeting approximately 4–5 round-trips per prime mover per 24 hours where operationally possible.

• Manage container placement and movement of reach stackers, SLTs, forklifts and other operational equipment.

• Prepare duty rosters and manage attendance, overtime, leave, training, discipline and performance of drivers, operators, helpers and supervisors.

• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and Workshop regarding preventive maintenance, breakdowns, defect reporting and equipment availability.

• Manage external fuel purchasing, issuance and reconciliation; monitor consumption by trip, kilometre or operating hour and investigate abnormal usage.

• Control third-party transport deployment, rates, performance, compliance and bill verification.

• Enforce safe driving, equipment operation, port rules and yard-safety procedures.

• Investigate accidents, traffic violations, unauthorized vehicle use and operational incidents. Share accountability with relevant departments for container or cargo damage.

• Lead vehicle and equipment compliance jointly with the Documentation department, covering registration, fitness, tax tokens, insurance, permits and driver/operator licences.

• Issue and control transport-related documents, trip sheets, fuel records and proof of delivery.

• Coordinate with CPA officials, C&F agents, other off-docks, customers and internal departments.

• Remain available for emergency attendance and critical operational issues outside regular working hours.