Manager – Transport & Logistics

Job description: Responsible for managing the SODDO Transport Office and supervises end-to-end transport logistics, including weighbridge and HSD operations, vehicle hiring, statutory compliance, Liaisoning with Govt. departments, safety documentation, and contractor management, while ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and uninterrupted mining operations support Key responsibilities: 1. Weighbridge Operations & Compliance · Ensure statutory compliance of weighbridge operations with valid calibration, certification, and approvals. · Monitor accuracy, data integrity, and system controls to prevent pilferage or manipulation. · Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable weighbridge records and reports. · Liaisoning with different Govt. officials & departments 2. Preventive Maintenance & System Reliability · Ensure maximum uptime of weighbridges through preventive and breakdown maintenance. · Coordinate with maintenance teams and OEMs for timely servicing and repairs. · Implement SOPs for operation, maintenance, and emergency handling. · Analyze downtime trends and drive corrective and preventive actions. 3. HSD (Diesel) Operations Management · Ensure regulatory compliance of HSD storage, dispensing, and accounting systems. · Monitor daily HSD receipts, issues, stock reconciliation, and loss control. · Ensure calibration and certification of HSD dispensing units and storage tanks. · Implement fuel consumption controls and TMS data for transport and equipment operations. 4. Transport Safety & Statutory Compliance · Ensure safety compliance across logistics operations, including vehicle fitness, driver licensing, PPE usage, and route safety. · Maintain and update safety documentation, permits, and statutory registers related to transport operations. · Conduct periodic safety audits, toolbox talks, and contractor safety reviews. · Ensure compliance with DGMS, Motor Vehicle Act, Factory Act, and company safety standards. 5. Hiring of Trucks & Rate Negotiations · Manage hiring of trucks and transport contractors to meet production and dispatch requirements. · Lead rate negotiations, contract finalization, and periodic rate reviews for cost-effective logistics. · Evaluate transporter performance on safety, reliability, and compliance parameters. · Ensure adherence to contractual terms, billing accuracy, and timely reconciliation. 6. Coordination, Reporting & Controls · Coordinate with mining operations, dispatch, finance, and security teams for smooth logistics flow. · Ensure accurate and timely reporting of weighbridge data, HSD consumption, truck movements, and costs. · Support audits, inspections, and management reviews with complete documentation and MIS. · Implement digital systems and process improvements for transparency and efficiency. Requirements Skill & Qualification requirement: · Graduate / Engineering diploma/degree in Mining, Mechanical, or Logistics (preferred) · Strong knowledge of weighbridge systems and HSD operations · Regulatory and statutory compliance expertise · Negotiation and contract management skills · Safety leadership and risk management · Data analysis, MIS, and reporting · Stakeholder and contractor management Experience: 12–18 years in mining logistics or transport operations. Minimum 5+ years in a managerial role handling weighbridge, fuel, and transport contractors Strong exposure to statutory compliance, audits, and contractor management