Head of Operations, Dangote Cement Transport
Job Summary:
The role will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directing major projects; supervise employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives. To optimize the transportation network from the inside, by constantly research and test software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for direction and oversight of the Company Transport Department, including, but not limited to operations, maintenance, safety/compliance, equipment, and personnel
- Responsible for the justification, specification, selection and purchase of new trucks, trailers and other necessary equipment and systems
- Responsible for managing assets and available business in such a way as to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment utilization
- Supervise key terminal staff to monitor operations at the company truck terminals, ensuring workload is completed per customer expectations: efficiently, safely, and compliant with all applicable regulations
- Work with other stakeholders to determine staffing levels, job descriptions and assist in the recruitment of drivers and support staff
- Plan with Executive Management to determine the strategic direction of the Transport Department
- Update and implement Divisional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Ensure profitability by controlling costs and enhancing trip performance
- Full responsibility for fleet maintenance and the mechanical workshops
- Coordinate between Dangote Cement trucks and third party transporters to ensure truck availability always
- Liaise with Sales and Finance departments to ensure the right rate is appropriately charged on services rendered by company transport
- Coordinate and inspect the complete documentation including drivers and vehicle licenses
- Review and report logistics/fleet performance against plans
- Build good working relationship with Regulatory Agencies to ensure smooth operation of the fleet
Requirements
Educational and Work Experience:
- B.Sc./M.Sc. in Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering or any related discipline
- Minimum of 20 years of related experience
- 5 years’ top management experience
- Relevant professional certification in transport will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledgeable about industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements
- Organizational and Planning skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem Solving and Analytical skills
- Extensive knowledge of route planning and Driver management
- Time Management and Collaboration
- Skills in numerical and statistical analysis
- Business acumen and excellent communication skills
- Excellent technical, commercial and analytical skills including ability to present business case for the Fleet operations
- Leadership
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
