Fleet Supervisor at Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Babban Gona Agricultural Franchise is a financially sustainable, high impact and highly scalable social enterprise, which is part-owned by the farmers it serves. Babban Gona is an innovative model designed to serve the bottom of the pyramid and transform agriculture into a job-creation engine. Through this agricultural franchise, Babban Gona offers a suite of services to smallholder farmers, helping them to overcome the challenges of fragmentation and low economies of scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Fleet Supervisor

Location: Kaduna

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing and maintaining vehicles for deliveries; advising whether to lease or buy vehicles.
• Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules; developing efficient driver schedules to maximize profits.
• Assisting in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet.
• Registering and licensing all vehicles under their management.
• Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with the Nigerian Transport laws and regulations.
• Scheduling strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Analyzing data to increase business operational efficiency.
• Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.
• Other responsibilities and tasks required to support organizational goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or any related course.
• 2+ years experience in the logistics/ transportation industry.
• Experience working to determine the type and extent of repairs required, and schedule repair of components, considering time requirements and vehicle downtime.
• Ability to review data on past and current maintenance performance; prepare and maintain records and reports; prepare and validate requirements for facility improvements and repairs.
• Develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Should possess proven knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including training, work evaluation and discipline, safe work methods and practices; hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment maintenance.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to understand and interpret specifications and manuals.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off yearly, plus national holidays
• Pension
• Health Coverage
• Life Assurance
• Sponsored learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to attend training, workshops and conferences.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.