Executive Operation

Shift In Charge Ground Hubs

Function: Ground Operations

Reporting to: Head - Ground Hub Operations

Purpose: Responsible for all inbound, outbound and transit operations at the Ground Hub during the shift; Ensure timely and accurate connections of shipments onto the ground network during the shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the entire shift operations in terms of inbound, outbound and transit operations for shipments mainly in terms of tally, documentation and loading operations for shipments.
• Ensuring timely and accurate connections of shipments onto the approved ground network.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate dispatch of inbound loads to the respective service centers/ PUDs/ DCs/ directly to customers during the shift.
• Ensure on time arrival and departures of all loads during the shift; Coordinate with origin to provide information on load arrivals and ensure timely further connections of shipments to destination as per scheduled runs.
• Ensure smooth conduct of activities related to Point to Point operations, Multi-level billing operations and EDL/ ODA operations during the shift.
• Manage connections of daily inbound and outbound shipments on the rail network.
• In case of Rail operations, ensure timely load connections and receipt of loads to and from the railway stations.
• Ensure appropriate and accurate completion of paperwork and documentation for necessary regulatory clearances (octroi, sales tax, etc.) for all inbound, outbound and transit loads during the shift.
• Coordinate with check-posts and nakas for clearance of shipments.
• Oversee the work of supervisors in the shift to ensure adherence to the operational workflows, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the ground hub.
• Coordinate and manage all cases of network changes, priority runs, misconnections, etc. occurring during the shift; Provide communication regarding the same to the concerned PUD Centers / Service Centers.
• Ensure code updations for misconnections, misroutes, wrong tagging, or any such issues and ensure mail communication to the required locations regarding the same.
• Handle all exception cases during the shift; On a daily basis check on the exceptions of the previous shifts and ensure follow up for closure/ resolution of the same.
• Ensure availability of sufficient vehicles during the shift for inbound / outbound operations.
• Provide inputs for fleet requirements and ensure availability of sufficient vehicles for network and feeder runs.
• Oversee vehicle placement at bays and monitor the tally and loading operations during the shift.
• Undertake SLAH (stock lying at hub) checking for the shift and take appropriate action for the same.
• Handle all internal/ external communications during the shift for smooth operations.
• Check and revert on mails from management, in conjunction with relevant departments.
• Check attendance and leave data for all staff in the shift; Plan daily operations within the shift as per the loads and attendance.
• Conduct daily staff briefings, including communication regarding any operational changes in the shift.
• Support the Head – Ground Hub in shift planning.
• Ensure safe handling of all shipments and report any damage cases to the origin.
• Ensure adequate manning of the Ground Hub during the shift in terms of full-time employees, PDAs, loaders, etc.
• Monitor performance of staff during the shift and support in conduct of regular trainings for regular staff, PDAs, loaders, etc. in line with the training programmes designed centrally.
• Responsible for generation of all MIS related to Ground Hub operations during the shift.
• Provide direction, guidance and support to the employees to help them discharge their duties effectively.
• Ensure capability building for the team.