Fleet Manager

Job Details

Nekses Investments Limited, a beverage manufacturing company, seeks a detail-oriented Fleet Manager based at Lugazi II, Kumusanvu, Njeru, Uganda. The Fleet Manager will oversee the entire fleet operation, including trucks and forklifts, ensuring vehicle safety, driver compliance, maintenance scheduling, enforcement of company policies and coordination of fleet activities for smooth, logistical and efficient transport operations. Reports involve liaison between fleet team and management. Work Hours: 8 hours. Employment: Full-time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee truck operations, ensuring efficiency and safety; delegate daily fleet tasks to the Assistant Department Manager and provide guidance; conduct regular performance reviews for drivers and fleet staff; ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards and company policies.
• Plan and assign truck dispatch schedules for timely deliveries; work closely with the Assistant Department Manager to monitor trip logs, fuel usage and driver reports; ensure efficient loading and offloading operations at designated locations.
• Schedule routine maintenance for trucks; work closely with mechanics to ensure timely repairs and maintenance; ensure all vehicles are always roadworthy and compliant.
• Supervise drivers, ensuring discipline and efficiency; oversee and track attendance, shift schedules and driver conduct; conduct and arrange driver training sessions on safety, defensive driving and operations; implement corrective action plans for driver violations.
• Ensure all fleet operations follow legal procedures and company policies; prepare fleet reports including fuel consumption, road incidents and maintenance reports; investigate accidents and operational challenges, providing timely reports to management; act as liaison focal person between fleet team and management.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in logistics management, operations and fleet.
• Proven experience working in production, manufacturing or operations environment.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety, compliance and fuel management.
• Ability to analyze reports, optimize fleet operations and enforce policies.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good delegation and team coordination skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with diverse responsibilities.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to audience needs.
• Analytical, communication and writing skills; problem-solving and creative work approach and openness to feedback.
• Excellent management and organizational skills; proactive self-starter who can operate individually and as part of a team.
• Able to drive engagement within staff, innovative and flexible; self-motivated, result oriented and able to work independently.
• Attach digital current colored passport photo on cover letter and CV.