Senior Transport Manager at Dangote Cement Plc
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Senior Transport Manager at Dangote Cement Plc
Senior Transport Manager
Dangote Cement Plc
Mtwara
Dangote Cement Plc is Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement company, with a production capacity of 48.6 million tonnes per year across ten countries
Description
- Oversee the coordination and management of Fleet Managers along with their teams.
- Ensure adherence to the operation and maintenance schedule of trucks, while also guaranteeing customer satisfaction with the service levels provided.
- Engage in strategic planning by continuously assessing the company’s truck fleet to develop plans aimed at enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of fleet assets in the short, medium, and long term.
- Inform management of any actions needed to reduce fleet operating expenses.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for fleet personnel under direct supervision.
- Supervise the overall management of the truck fleet, bringing any unsatisfactory issues to the attention of management.
- Ensure regular review, monitoring, and reporting on the maintenance of truck assets.
- Oversee the scheduling of truck movements.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Dangote Cement Limited,
- Tanzania’s (DCLT) truck fleet management strategy, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with truck operations.
- Coordinate the implementation of DCLT’s fleet operational strategy/plan according to established guidelines.
- Manage and monitor the efforts of all Fleet Managers to create synergies and meet operational targets.
- Oversee collaboration with the maintenance unit to ensure that trucks are consistently in optimal working condition.
- Supervise an effective fleet management schedule to enhance fleet availability and utilization, minimize downtime, and troubleshoot any deviations from scheduled routes.
- Ensure Fleet Managers comply with DCLT’s regulations and freight transportation laws.
- Proactively identify potential operational challenges and opportunities within the fleet operations department.
- Collaborate with recovery units to restore impounded, accident-damaged, or otherwise compromised trucks to operational status within agreed timelines.
- Plan, develop, and implement a truck replacement schedule.
- Stay informed about recent developments in the logistics and transportation sector, including laws and regulations.
- Identify and coordinate training requirements for fleet operations employees.
- Participate in safety committee meetings.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
- Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety meetings with team members.
- Carry out any additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Transport or Management.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Transport and Logistics is preferred.
- A Master’s degree specializing in Transport and Logistics is highly desirable.
- At least 20 years of relevant experience is preferred, including a minimum of 10 years specifically in transport.
- Capable of effectively managing operations in a high-volume, service-oriented transport environment.
- A robust understanding of contemporary transport systems, concepts, strategies, and best practices is essential.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills complemented by effective communication, presentation, and facilitation capabilities.
- A comprehensive understanding of the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislation related to the cement manufacturing sector.
- Thorough knowledge of macro and micro environmental trends and their implications for the organization.
- Exceptional understanding of the products and services offered by DCLT.
- Proficient in leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and people management.
- Strong negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities.
- Proven ability and technical proficiency.
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A dedicated team player with a consistent focus on the overarching goals for success.
Benefits
- Personal Health Insurance
- Pay Off Time
- Training and Development
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