Keyword

Managing Director Transport

Director Traffic

General Manager Railway

Director Roadways

Chief Operating Superintendent Railways

Minimum Bachelor?s degree in any stream

Preferably 3-7 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Director, Transport is expected to perform include:

Planning, organizing, co-ordinating and controlling activities involved in transporting passengers and freight

Managing or handling one or more department, branch or section of an organization engaged in transporting passengers and freight by railways, tramways, buses, trucks, taxis, rickshaws, animal transport and other means of road transport; by boats, launches and ships plying on rivers, coastal water, and high seas; by aircrafts, etc.

Operating services incidental to transport

Detailed knowledge of the transport operations and transport system automation

In-depth knowledge of transport management

Knowledge of road transport

Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations

Knowledge of logistical operations

Ability to manage transport operations

Detailed knowledge of safety and health regulations in various modes of transport

Not applicable

Ability to multitask

Co-ordination skills

Management skills

Patience

Ability to work under pressure

Time management skills

Planning skills and organizing skills

It needs one to be on their toes

Need to handle entire branch, section or division of a company

Local travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working is 8/9 hours for 5-6 days a week

Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not listed as dangerous or hazardous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards may include fatigue, stress, etc.

For candidates with upto 5 yearswork experience -INR40,000 toINR45,000 per month

For candidates with 5 to 10 yearswork experience -INR55,000 toINR65,000 per month

For candidates with 10 to 20 yearswork experience -INR90,000 toINR1,20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Recent Developments in the Transport/Logistics/Warehousing Sector

As the Indian economy grows and the operating system evolves, several macro trends will shape the supply chain design. Greater and more intense competition and global value chains are leading to substantial shifts in what is expected of the supply chain function. It is no longer enough to simply connect supply and demand at optimal cost and service levels. Today?s businesses are demanding more from their supply chains, including competitive advantage.

A definite rise in the number of women in Indian logistics industry has been witnessed and the day is not too far when women would have equal participation. Both private companies and the government have taken initiatives to improve the transport and supply chain system in India. Given the recent trends in the market, job opportunities for Director, Transport are expected to increase.

Logistics companies Transport companies Shipping companies Multinational companies Courier companies

Cities across India

Will be updated

Government and private colleges across India Institute of Rail Transport

Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management Central Institute of Road Transport

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Will be updated