Fleet Operations Manager

The Fleet Operations Manager, will lead and oversee the company’s transportation, fleet operations, commodity haullage, mechanized farm equipment operations and logistics revenue optimization across the company’s operations. The role requires a highly independent, technically competent and commercially minded professional capable of managing people and assets in rural operational environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fleet Operations Management
2. Oversee the day-to-day operations of all company-owned vehicles and machinery including, pick-up vehicles, cargo trucks, heavy-duty trucks, tractors and farm equipment and motorbikes.
3. Coordinate and schedule vehicles digitally for commodity aggregation,  haulage, staff field trips, guest transportation and farm mechanization services. 
4. Use digital fleet management tools to monitor fuel consumption, mileage, maintenance schedules and operational costs. 
5. Ensure all feet assets are digitally tracked, roadworthy, insured, licensed and compliant with regulatory requirements. 
6. Lead incident investigations relating to accidents, misuse, breakdowns or operational failure and enforce operational discipline.
7. Transport & Logistics Coordination
8. Lead commodity transportation operations from aggregation points to district warehouses and final delivery destinations. 
9. Coordinate haulage schedules and dispatch planning for company-owned trucks and third-party transporters. 
10. Plan routing, load optimization, dispatch scheduling, and delivery timelines. 
11. Collaborate with warehouse, business development, and field operations teams to align transportation activities with business needs. 
12. Establish strong relationships with logistics vendors, fuel suppliers, mechanics, and transport service providers.
13. Plan seasonal deployment schedules for mechanization services aligned with farming calendars.
14. Revenue Generation & Commercial Transport Management
15. Identify and secure third-party transport opportunities when company trucks are idle.
16. Develop transport revenue generation strategies for company-owned trucks.
17. Team Management
18. Supervise and manage all drivers, tractor operators and other team members.
19. Conduct quarterly performance reviews for team members.  
20. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, defensive driving standards, company transport policies and vehicle inspection protocols. 
21. Develop driver schedules and manage leave coverage arrangements.
22. Lead regular transport safety meetings and toolbox sessions.
23. Support the recruitment and onboarding of team members. 
24. Operational Leadership
25. Develop systems, SOPs, and operational controls within operations. 
26. Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost reduction. 
27. Lead continuous improvement initiatives within logistics and fleet operations. 
28. Support strategic decisions regarding fleet expansion, replacement, and asset investments. 
29. And any other duties that may be assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

1. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Operations Management or related field.
2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in fleet management, agribusiness logistics, international trade, rural operational environments  or any related field.
3. Minimum of two (2) years  in a managerial or supervisory role.
4. Strong understanding of heavy-duty truck operations, commodity aggregation and agricultural value chains.
5. Strong leadership skills and ability to manage field-based operational teams. 
6. Adept communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
8. Strong negotiation skills and commercial transport management.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
10. Proficiency in fleet management software.
11. Advanced skills in Google Workspace, especially Google Sheet.
12. Expertise in agricultural machinery operations.

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