Head of Transport at Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - We provide businesses with human capital solutions that can help improve oral performance while reducing employment practice risk.We can assist organization no matter how large or small to establish, outsource and trouble shoot any human resources functions/ challenges Our believe is that people are the greatest asset in the organization regardless of the business size, industry and market share. We provide the best professionals backed with solid years of experience and knowledge, and their job is to integrate solutions for your business needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Transport

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for all transport and logistics activities across the business, ensuring seamless coordination between the fleet, workshop, transport planning, dispatch, and other relevant stakeholders (internal and external).

Duties and Responsibilities
Transport Oversight:

• Ensure daily dispatch and movement of fleet are aligned with delivery schedules.
• Maintain an average of 90% truck operational readiness across the entire fleet.
• Lead operational efficiency improvements across all logistics units.
• Develop contingency and business continuity plans for critical logistics operations.

Strategic Planning and Business Optimization:

• Supervise planning of travel routes to ensure time and fuel efficiency.
• Continuously review and update haulage strategies to meet evolving market demands.
• Oversee implementation of Telematics and GPS tracking systems.
• Work with executive leadership to define company-wide strategic priorities and translate them into operational execution plans.
• Drive KPIs related to efficiency, cost control, fleet utilization, customer delivery performance, and employee productivity.
• Introduce performance dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track and evaluate business outcomes.

Fleet Management & Maintenance:

• Coordinate with workshop and maintenance teams to reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Ensure 100% adherence to vehicle documentation and regulatory compliance.

Cost Optimization and Revenue Growth:

• Monitor revenue per truck and implement initiatives to drive haulage profitability.
• Track and reduce operational and maintenance costs per kilometer.
• Enforce discipline in fuel consumption reporting and tracking.

Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership across the transport department, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure all team members operate in compliance with company and regulatory HSE standards.
• Build internal capacity and succession pipeline within the transport division.
• Coaching, delegation, and performance management capability.

Business Development & Commercial Growth:

• Lead the development and execution of business development strategies aimed at expanding the company’s client base, market share, and service offerings.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in B2B logistics.
• Cultivate and manage high-value customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop pricing models, commercial proposals, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to win and retain key accounts.
• Collaborate with marketing and strategy teams to position the company competitively in the marketplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a First Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management or any related discipline.
• 8 – 10 years of previous experience in a similar role
• Proven track record in optimizing transport operations.
• In-depth knowledge of logistics, transportation, and fleet operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Credible experience in supply value-chains.
• Experienced at setting and following strict budgets.
• Experience in implementing and overseeing relevant tracking systems.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.