Manager – Transport - Hotel And Restaurant Industry - Andheri East

Job Description

Location - Andheri East

Work Time -9.00am to 6.00pm

Work Days - Monday to Saturday

Week Off - Sunday

Salary – Best in Industry

Other benefits- PF, Insurance , bonus, leave

Transport Manager – Role Overview

The Transport Manager is responsible for the overall management of transportation, garage, and mechanical operations. This role ensures the safe movement, maintenance, and availability of a diverse fleet, including hi-loaders and two-wheelers, to provide uninterrupted operational support in line with aviation, safety, and ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities

Transport & Operations Management

• Plan, direct, and oversee all transportation-related operations within the organization.
• Allocate duties to supervisors and drivers in line with flight schedules and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with the Operations Department for scheduled, non-scheduled, VIP, and outdoor catering operations, ensuring timely deployment of vehicles and drivers.
• Prepare and manage monthly duty rosters for supervisors and drivers, including overtime monitoring and optimization.
• Monitor daily overtime and implement measures to control excess overtime and absenteeism.
• Oversee logistics planning and vehicle route planning to ensure operational efficiency and on-time performance.

Fleet, Garage & Mechanical Management

• Oversee the movement, upkeep, and availability of:
• 45 Hi-Loaders
• 20 Two-Wheelers
• Manage the Garage and Mechanical Department, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance of all vehicles.
• Ensure daily inspections and roadworthiness of fleet vehicles.
• Ensure breakdown vehicles are sent to workshops promptly and returned fit for smooth operations.
• Issue and monitor job orders for all repairs and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Ensure deep cleaning and hygiene standards of vehicles are maintained and documented as per ISO standards.

Driver & Compliance Management

• Maintain complete and up-to-date records of drivers’ documents, including license numbers, ADP details, and validity.
• Ensure timely renewal of driver licenses and ADPs.
• Ensure all drivers comply with:
• Company SOPs
• Airline SOPs
• AVSEC driving requirements
• Ramp safety and road safety regulations
• Conduct and document regular driver training on ramp safety, hi-loader alignment and de-alignment, and safe driving practices.

Vendor Development & Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead vendor development initiatives for vehicle maintenance, spare parts, and related services.
• Liaise with vendors, service partners, and workshops to ensure quality upkeep of vehicles.
• Conduct regular reviews and consultations with vendors and partners, providing feedback on service quality, turnaround time, and compliance.
• Develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support efficient transport operations.

Documentation, Audits & Safety

• Maintain and monitor all transport, garage, and maintenance registers in line with ISO and audit standards.
• Review and initial driver duty allocation sheets, shift reports, maintenance logs, and cleaning registers.
• Promote safe work practices by conducting safety audits and attending company safety meetings.

Job Specifications / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Transport Manager or Fleet Manager in a similar industry, preferably aviation, catering, or logistics.
• Proven experience managing large fleets and mechanical/garage operations.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, and unionized work environments.
• Experience in vendor development and contract management.
• Proficiency in transport management systems, fleet software, and logistics planning tools.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a time-critical environment.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.