Fleet Manager at Nigerian Bottling Company

Posted on Thu 22nd Jan, 2015 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

NBC Ltd started operations in Nigeria in 1951. Based in the city of Lagos, we operate 13 bottling plants across the country. In addition, we channel products through 59 warehouses and distribution centers.

NBC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Fleet Manager


Job Ref: FM/01/2015
Location: Nigeria
Functional Areas: Fleet
Department: Logistics
Job Role: Fleet Manager

Job Details
Fleet Manager Reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for:
  • Coordinating repairs and maintenance of NBC fleet in the plant and ensure repairs are done timely, properly & within budget
  • Developing & administering an annual budget and ensure all spend is within approved budget
  • Coordinating preventive maintenance program to minimize vehicle route breakdown and maximize vehicle availability
  • Coordinating and assisting with gathering of information on daily fleet activities through FleetEasy package.
  • Set priorities, assign work to personnel, and set schedules for completion of work.
  • Make spot checks at work sites and depots to ensure compliance with proper methods, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Relating with third party service provider in line with NBC policy and monitor progress and quality of work
  • Monitor fleet fuel consumption regularly, identify issues and rectify defects as required.
  • Ensuring compliance on corporate policies and SOP on fleet maintenance at plant level.
  • Carrying out all Government and environmental statutory regulation on fleet to avoid disturbance on daily sales and transfers.
  • Providing support for recruitment and evaluation of Drivers.
  • Calibrating and identifying training needs of plant workshop personnel and ensure they participate in scheduled training programs.
  • Formulating, recommending, and administering policies and procedures governing fleet management operations in line with NBC Policy.
Qualifications and Experience
Desired candidate should possess the under-listed skills and qualifications:
  • First degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Course.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience.
  • Attention to Details.
  • Good Communication Skills.
  • Experience in managing Third Party Service Providers.
  • Ability to work without minimal supervision Planning, basic cost management and IT skills.
  • Very good command of English (in oral and written forms) is essential.
  • Strong Personality, self-motivated to perform.
  • Behavioral integrity, objectivity of judgment.
  • Budgeting-Reporting & Presentation Skills must be present.
Application Closing Date
28th January, 2015.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online