Female Logistics Manager- Adenta (Ashiyie)

• •JOB PURPOSE The Logistics & Fleet Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, cost-effective and reliable management of GBM Plant & Construction Ltd’s entire operational and administrative fleet. The role covers road-going heavy-duty vehicles, concrete mixer trucks, concrete pumps, operational vehicles, administrative cars and other mobile equipment assigned to the company’s operations. The position shall ensure optimum fleet availability, effective vehicle al

location and dispatch, preventive maintenance compliance, fuel efficiency, statutory compliance, driver management and proper fleet documentation while minimizing breakdowns, downtime, accidents and operating costs. 2.

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RESPONSIBILITIES A. Fleet Management Manage GBM’s entire fleet, including concrete mixer trucks, concrete pump trucks, heavy-duty road and construction vehicles, operational pickups and utility vehicles, administrative cars/SUVs and other company-owned, leased or hired vehicles. Maintain an accurate master fleet register showing vehicle details, registration, ownership status,

location, assigned driver/operator, mileage or operating hours, insurance, roadworthiness and maintenance status. Ensure vehicles and equipment are properly allocated according to operational priorities and monitor fleet availability, utilization and downtime. Establish controls for vehicle movement, parking, keys, trip authorization, after-hours use and authorized business use. B. Logistics, Dispatch & Operational Coordination Plan and coordinate daily movement and deployment of vehicles and equipment. Coordinate mixer truck and concrete pump deployment with the batching plant, Operations, Commercial/Sales and project teams. Ensure sufficient mixer trucks and pumps are available to meet scheduled concrete deliveries and project

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location to reduce turnaround time, waiting time, fuel consumption and unnecessary mileage. Monitor vehicle movements using GPS or other fleet monitoring systems where available and respond promptly to breakdowns, accidents, delays and operational disruptions. Coordinate transportation of personnel, materials and equipment to project sites as required. C. Maintenance & Fleet Availability Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mobile equipment. Ensure servicing is undertaken according to manufacturer recommendations, mileage, operating hours and GBM maintenance schedules. Coordinate mechanics, workshops, equipment suppliers and service providers to ensure timely repairs. Ensure daily pre-start and post-operation inspections are completed by drivers and operators. Review defect reports and ensure safety-critical defects are corrected before vehicles return to service. Maintain maintenance histories and monitor breakdown frequency, repair costs and downtime; recommend overhaul or replacement where economically justified. Ensure critical spare parts, tyres, lubricants and maintenance consumables are adequately controlled and available. D. Fuel Management & Cost Control Manage and monitor fuel consumption across the entire fleet and establish consumption benchmarks by vehicle/equipment category. Investigate abnormal fuel consumption, unauthorized fueling, excessive idling and suspected fuel losses. Maintain accurate fuel issuance and consumption records. Monitor fuel, maintenance, tyre, lubricant, insurance, licensing, spare-parts and outsourced transport/equipment-hire costs. Prepare monthly fleet cost and efficiency reports and identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or reliability. E. Driver & Operator Management Supervise and coordinate drivers, pump operators and other assigned fleet personnel. Ensure all drivers and operators possess valid licences or certifications appropriate to the vehicles/equipment they operate. Monitor driver conduct, punctuality, productivity, speeding, harsh driving, excessive idling, unauthorized routes and compliance with company policies. Coordinate training in defensive driving, vehicle care, accident prevention and GBM fleet procedures. Maintain driver records covering licences, training, incidents, disciplinary matters and assigned vehicles. F. Concrete Mixer & Pump Fleet Management Coordinate with the batching plant to ensure adequate mixer trucks are available for scheduled production and deliveries. Monitor mixer truck cycle times from loading through delivery, discharge, return and washout, and minimize waiting time at the plant and customer sites. Ensure mixer drums, chutes, water systems and related components are properly cleaned and maintained. Coordinate concrete pump deployment based on project

requirements, pump capacity, boom reach and operational schedules. Ensure pumps are inspected, maintained and ready before dispatch, and coordinate pump operators and assistants during concrete placement. Monitor pump utilization, pumping hours, breakdowns and maintenance

requirements. G. Heavy-Duty & Construction Vehicle Management Manage deployment and maintenance coordination of GBM’s heavy-duty road and construction vehicles, ensuring equipment is assigned appropriately to projects, operated within safe working limits and transported between sites in compliance with applicable movement and permit

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location of company cars, pickups, SUVs and other light vehicles. Maintain vehicle assignment records for management and operational personnel. Monitor mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance and authorized usage. Coordinate replacement vehicles when assigned vehicles are undergoing repairs or servicing. Ensure proper controls over weekend, after-hours and non-operational vehicle use. I. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure fleet operations comply with applicable Ghanaian road traffic, safety and environmental

requirements. Ensure vehicles maintain valid registration, insurance, roadworthiness certificates, operating permits where applicable and other statutory documentation. Work closely with the HSE function to implement fleet safety

requirements. Investigate vehicle accidents, incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions and coordinate insurance claims. Ensure vehicles carry required safety equipment and prevent vehicles with serious safety defects from being deployed. J. Documentation & Reporting Maintain comprehensive fleet records covering registration, insurance, roadworthiness, maintenance, fuel consumption, tyres, repairs, accidents, driver assignments and utilization. Prepare weekly and monthly management reports covering fleet availability and utilization, breakdowns and downtime, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, repair status, accidents/incidents, mixer truck turnaround times, pump utilization, driver performance, statutory compliance and key fleet risks.