Candidate would be responsible for selecting the right vehicles and maintaining them in good operating condition so that the company can meet its distribution objectives efficiently and cost-effectively.
He must have considerable operational experience in logistics and vehicle maintenance, and use fleet management software to track and monitor the various aspects of fleet and driver operations.
Oversee assigned fleet’s operations and make direct reports to the Head of Operations/Department on fleet performance and other operational requirements
Major Responsibilities will include
– Obtain and maintain truck licensing, registrations and permits
– Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles
– Plan, organize and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
– Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints
– Obtain and maintain annual inspections by regulatory authorities or in line with contractual obligations from counter-parties
– Oversee proper use of fuel rations; maintain log and account for fuel and oil storage tanks
– Maintain daily inspections
– Maintain work orders
– Conduct local safety meetings
– Work closely with the Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee and schedule fleet maintenance and repairs
– Opening of work orders
– Researching parts availability and costing
– Approve the issuance of purchase orders
– Make and advise recommendations to Human Resources Department, through the Head of Departments, on training, annual leave or off-days, scheduling, reprimanding, hiring, and termination of recalcitrant employees
– Oversee proper maintenance of parts and other consumables’ inventory
– Responsible for operations ground safety
– Develop, maintain and ensure adherence to disciplinary procedures and drivers’ orientation program
– Effective communication which is the ability to speak professionally and remain calm under immense pressure
– Differentiate driver issues, decipher problems versus complaints and proffer relevant solutions
– Handle emergencies: Ability to stay calm and take decisions quickly
– Listening skills: Willing to listen to drivers, office personnel, management, state and federal regulators and their concerns.
– Prioritization: Understanding of what is the single most important task at any given moment. Ability to think on one’s feet and make decisions quickly
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