Senior Transport Manager (STM)

Key roles and responsibilities of the Senior Transport Manager (Operations):

• Be responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of fleet Managers and their teams.
• Ensure compliance of trucks in terms of operations and maintenance and that customer are satisfied with the level of service provided.
• Responsible for strategic planning by the continuous evaluation of the company’s truck fleet in order to formulate plans to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of fleet assets in the short, medium and long term.
• Responsible to informing management of any action necessary to reduce fleet operating costs.
• Conduct annual performance appraisal for fleet personnel under him.
• Responsible for the general supervision over the use of truck fleet and for directing the attention of the management to any unsatisfactory circumstances that come to notice.
• Ensure periodic review, monitoring and reporting of truck asset maintenance
• Responsible for planning and coordinating the responsibilities contained in Company’s policies.
• Supervise scheduling of truck movements.
• Participate in the design and articulation of DCT’s truck fleet management strategy, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with truck operations.
• Coordinate the execution of DCT’s fleet operational strategy/plan in line with agreed upon guidelines.
• Manage/monitor efforts of all fleet managers to achieve synergies and ensure achievement of the operations targets.
• Oversee liaison with maintenance unit to ensure trucks are always in good working condition.
• Supervise proper fleet management to improve the availability and utilization of the fleet, reduce downtime and troubleshoots deviations from routes.
• Ensure fleet managers are adhere to company regulations and freight transportation laws.
• Proactively identify potential operational issues and opportunities in the fleet operations department.
• Oversee in conjunction with the recovery units, the return to operational condition any impounded, accidental, or damaged trucks in line with agreed timelines.
• Plan, develop and execute a truck replacement schedule.
• Keep abreast of recent developments in the logistics and transportation laws and regulations.
• Identify/coordinate training needs for fleet operations employees.
• Participate in safety committee meetings.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Hold regular toolbox and safety meetings with team members.
• Perform any other duties as may assigned by Head of Transport or Management.

 Some key result areas (Performance Rating)

• Review meetings with fleet managers.
• Performance goals for fleet staff.
• Appraisal of fleet staff performance.
• Maximize fleet availability.
• Develop and review truck condition reports.
• Achievement of operational goals and targets.
• Coordination of truck maintenance concerns and issues with workshop.
• Plan and develop truck and equipment replacement schedule.
• Identification/coordination of training needs for fleet staff.
• Fleet safety compliance.

 Competencies required

• Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume service driven transport operation.
• Strong understanding of current transport system, concepts, strategy, and best practice.
• Strong organizing and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• In-depth understanding of the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the macro and micro environmental trends and their impact on the organization
• Excellent knowledge of the products and service offerings of Dangote Cement P.L.C.
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision-making and people management skills.
• Very good negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrate ability and technical aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be “total” team player and look at the constant “big” picture for success.

 Educational qualification & experience

• The ideal candidate should possess as minimum requirement:
• Bachelor’s degree (preferable) in Transport and Logistics.
• Master’s degree with specialization in Transport and Logistics (preferable)
• 25 years (Preferable) of related experience with at least 15 years specific experience in transport.
• Able to operate effectively in a high-volume service driven transport operation