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Job Summary

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc is seeking a Head of Fleet Operations to become an integral part of our team.

The successful candidate will be adept in managing logistics and fleet operations, with a keen focus on cost management, customer satisfaction, health and safety, and the timely delivery of materials and finished goods to end-users. This includes the provision and maintenance of trucks for operational purposes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual Transport Budget and ensure overall fleet performance by consistently evaluating all functions and staff. This includes gathering feedback from the Refinery, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.
• Supervise all transport-related activities in the Company, including coordinating daily loading activities and deliveries. Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, training, and safety records.
• Track and monitor the movement of trucks to and from the Refineries/Customers/Warehouses to ensure that truck delivery schedules (TAT) are always maintained.
• Ensure that staff are highly motivated and provided with training opportunities to support their overall development.
• Lead health and safety efforts and accident prevention. This includes regularly inspecting and repairing trucks, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring vehicles have up-to-date licensing and complete documentation.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining good facility management. This covers general fleet operations, workshops, truck park, fuel dump, etc.
• Responsible for overall logistics planning to achieve OTIFIC (On time, in full, invoiced correctly).
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, production, or shipping.

Requirements

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the Logistics and Transport Industry, with at least 10 years in a Management position.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Social Science, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Accounting, Management, etc.
• Membership of the Institute of Transport and Logistics and other relevant professional bodies.
• Hands-on experience in Transportation & Logistics and knowledge of relevant Enterprise solutions (e.g., SAP).
• Proficiency in route planning, road management, and HSSE processes and practices.
• People management skills (excellent leadership and team-building skills, and knowledge of career management processes).
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial information and performance results.
• Analytical with good decision-making skills.

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Job Summary

The Assistant General Manager (AGM), Maintenance, plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the maintenance operations of heavy equipment trucks of the organization. This position involves strategic planning, coordination, and leadership to ensure the efficient functioning and upkeep of all truck maintenance and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares short-, medium- and long-term plans for truck maintenance and repair works.
• Ensures that work in progress is always maintained within the expected KPIs.
• Develops and prepares for approval of the management of the Maintenance Budget for the fleet and workshop.
• Manages and monitors every month the maintenance budget of the fleet including all inventory and expenses In the Workshop Management.
• Ensures that all systems and processes are as per service standards agreed with the other areas.
• Ensures that the workshop is operated efficiently and effectively.
• Plans, communicates, follows up, monitors, and controls the entire daily activities of the workshop maitenance.
• Monitors completion of job assignments even by making daily site observations and inspections to ensure compliance with planning, timing, and standard-specific instructions.
• Creates and develops a detailed and complete standard operating procedure manual. Outlining among others, the procedures for:  Preventive maintenance, Engine rebuilding, General overhaul, etc.
• Coordinates and supervises the team of engineers on tools, equipment, and spares. SOPs. Work standards and safety.
• Ensures proper accountability and conscientious utilization of all spare parts and tools within the workshop.
• Maintains housekeeping in the workshop meeting world-class standards.

Requirements

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Membership in COREN and other relevant professional associations is highly recommended
• Minimum of Fifiteen (15) years of relevant work experience with truck maintenance, with at least ten (10) years in truck workshop management roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of the truck brands' technology/engineering.
• Excellent and In-depth understanding of fleet and truck maintenance planning and overall budgeting.
• Mastering Safety policies and best safety practices.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• High integrity and commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.