Job title: Transport Manager Job at African Industries Group
Company: African Industries Group
Job description: African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 53 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed to the nurturing and development of the local community.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Transport Manager
Job Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: ManufacturingJob Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee and coordinate all transport-related activities within our manufacturing operations.
- This role is responsible for managing a fleet that includes pool vehicles, expatriate-assigned vehicles, and shift-based driver operations.
- The ideal candidate will have strong logistics experience, exceptional people management skills, and a keen understanding of vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s fleet of vehicles, including pool vehicles and assigned cars. Ensure optimal allocation, utilisation, and maintenance of all transport assets.
- Manage a team of shift-based drivers, including scheduling, attendance, performance evaluation, and ensuring compliance with company driving policies and standards.
- Coordinate periodic maintenance, servicing, licensing, and insurance of all vehicles to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with local transportation laws and safety standards.
- Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements to meet operational demands of the plant, including Staff pick-ups/drop-offs, supply chain logistics support, and ad hoc transportation requests.
- Monitor and control transport-related costs, including fuel consumption, repairs, and third-party services. Recommend cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle logs, fuel usage, servicing, and incidents. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly transport reports to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proven experience managing a diverse fleet and shift-based driver teams.
- Solid understanding of fleet tracking systems, route planning, and vehicle maintenance procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Good knowledge of transportation laws, road safety standards, and government regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic operational needs.
Salary
Negotiable.Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.
Expected salary:
Location: Ogun
Job date: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:03:19 GMT