Job Description
Create value by ensuring availability of reliable trucks to convey organization’s goods as desired. Closely monitor trucks daily operations to achieve safe and timely service delivery. Maintain a clear and scalable strategy to support the growth plan of the organization
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective utilization of resources provided for the operations of company fleet to prevent loss, accidents and occupational hazards
- Prepare, implement and monitor transport budget
- Support troubleshooting and diagnostics procedure on company trucks
- Record observations and findings during diagnostics checks daily
- Manage day to day operational team leaders via coaching and mentoring
- Manage, motivate, train and continuously develop the team
- Institute and administer the HSE policies of the organization.
- Conduct periodic fire training and drills for all staff
- Develop a cost effective and efficient fleet operations spend for the company
- Be responsible for recovery/ release of arrested trucks by government agents and or touts.
- Update documentation on trucks, manage the repairs of articulated vehicles, liaising with the maintenance team
- Conduct periodic market survey on haulage rates and operational procedures
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the Knowledge, Skill and/or ability required to perform this job satisfactorily
- Qualification to degree level, a higher degree and professional qualification
- 10 years cognate experience
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain management
- Very good oral and written communication
- Deep attention to details
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, report writing and computer skills