Assistant Fleet Manager

Assistant Manager - Fleet Management ( Mangalore )

Job dimensions:

• Fleet management scope:

• No of vehicles : 250 trucks

• Type Bulk and packed, Rigid and semi trailer

• No of transporter 12

• Business- LPG, Lubes & SFL.

• Support implementation and maintain PATROM norms (road safety norms) at lubricant and SFL transportation of heavy goods vehicles.

• Various transport audit coordination for the company and transporter followed by gap analysis, and action plan monitoring.

• Support as transport safety manager in establishing the PATROM worthy fleet with timely completion of induction, vetting and safety checks as per business needs

• Conduct periodic/surprise vehicle inspections and participate in accident/incident investigations and RCA.

• Drive zero-accident culture across fleet operations

• Coordinate for policy deployment and system harmonization across all vendor bases (transportation and other vendors)

• Ensure routine up-keep and regular maintenance of company deployed safety equipment (OBC, IVMS, TX Trailer, etc).

• KIP monitoring

Activities:

1. Fleet Management:

Manage vehicle induction, acceptance, and commissioning process.

Monitor fleet roadworthiness, vehicle compliance, and statutory certifications.

Conduct vehicle vetting and Safe-to-Load compliance checks.

Maintain and communicate approved vehicle lists.

Ensure fleet availability to meet operational requirements.

2. Safety & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with PATROM, company standards, and local regulations.

Conduct periodic and surprise vehicle inspections.

Participate in accident/incident investigations and RCA.

Implement corrective and preventive actions.

Drive zero-accident culture across fleet operations.

3. Transporter Management:

Coordinate with transporters on fleet compliance and performance.

Conduct transporter reviews and improvement meetings.

Validate adherence to vehicle maintenance and inspection schedules.

Support transporter audits and action-plan closure.

4. KPI & Performance Management:

Monitor transportation KPIs.

Track fleet utilization, breakdowns, compliance, and safety performance.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly fleet reports.

Identify cost-saving and fleet optimization opportunities.

Accountabilities:

• 100% road transport safety rules (PATROM) compliance.
• Zero major fleet-related incidents.
• Fleet availability and roadworthiness.
• OBC/IVMS compliance and effectiveness.
• Reduction in driving violations per 1,000 km.
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions

Qualifications/Experience required:

Qualifications: Graduate in Engineering Engineering/Science background, 5-10 years' experience in fleet/logistics operations. Preference from Oil and Gas industry, hazardous cargo, chemical industry.

Skill Sets required: Analytical ability, Good interpersonal and communication abilities, Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint, Customer service-driven attitude. Good ability to manage work under high pressure.

Experience: Knowledge of transport regulations, fleet safety systems, Transport digital instrument, Logistics industry & its key trends.

Location: Mangalore.