United States
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