Job Description
The Senior Transport Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring efficient logistics and fleet management strategies are executed effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the fleet, including dispatching, routing, and maintenance schedules.
- Responsible for managing assets in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve vehicle reliability.
- Manage and mentor the fleet team, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Monitor and analyze fleet performance metrics, recommending improvements as necessary
- Plan with Executive Management to determine the strategic direction of the Transport Department.
- Update and implement Divisional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance.
- Coordinate the Dangote Cement trucks to ensure truck availability always.
- Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses.
- Review and report logistics / fleet performance against plans.
- Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience
B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering or any related disciplineMinimum of 15 years of related experience.5 years’ Managerial experienceRelevant professional certification in Transport (e.g CILT).Benefits
Private Health InsurancePension PlanPaid Time OffTraining & Development