Fleet Manager at Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited

⏲ Sep 30, 2021, 10:50 PM
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Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited - Since its incorporation in 2003, Frutta Juice & Services Ltd is committed to the manufacture of wide range of fruit juices and drinks. Our operational processes conform to international and Nigeria standards delights our consumers’ expectations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

Coordinating repairs of vehicles.
Processing approvals for replacement of vehicle tyres, batteries, etc.
Handling of vehicles registrations and insurance policies.
Ensure timely renewal of vehicle licenses and other relevant documents.
Coordinating mechanics garages.
Management of drivers and dispatch riders for effective operations.
Management of courier companies and services.
Exceptional management of daily transport and logistics operations.
Manage new vehicle procurement activities by researching and advising management on the best vehicle type.
Analyze and recommend strategies to increase efficiency of operations and drive best-in-class operational excellence.
Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency.
Ensure compliance to Nigeria Road Transport laws and regulations.
Scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.
Provide daily/ weekly/ monthly report to the Head, Admin as regards the status of all vehicles under management with the aid of in-house technology.
Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and enforcing same as they fall due.
Ensure that the fleet is in optimal condition for our drivers and passengers.
Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

B.Sc / HND in relevant field with minimum of 2:2 / Lower Credit.
Minimum of 5 - 7 year cognate experience in related role.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads.
Negotiation skills, analytical skills and ability to multitask.
Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, tracker, etc
Previous experience as a Fleet Manager in FMCG industry is an added advantage

Key Skill Set:

Excellent driving skill with at least 4 years active driving experience
Good understanding of, and usage of GPS tracking technology.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills (email, phone, in-person)
Prioritizing, planning, and executing simultaneous projects and activities.
Excellent technical skills in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Experience in fleet cost reduction is a MUST.
Ability to Prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneous projects and activities.
Ability to effectively manage fleet and resolve complaints.
Proven ability to drive cost reduction initiatives to keep fleet maintenance cost at the barest minimum.