Job Description
General information
Fleet & Administration Manager M/F General informations AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.
Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.
Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?
Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! Job description Job Title FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATIONS
Fleet & Administration Manager M/F Contract Type FIXED TERM CONTRACT Job Location Africa, Kenya, NAIROBI Working Hours Full time Mission Description 1. Fleet Operations Management
- Supervise the Operations Controller to ensure effective execution of daily transport operations.
- Monitor fleet productivity, vehicle utilization, trip performance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure transport plans are executed in line with customer requirements and operational priorities.
- Coordinate operational resources to maximize fleet utilization and minimize downtime.
- Review operational performance and implement initiatives to improve productivity and service delivery.
- Support implementation of transport strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Administration Management
- Oversee all administrative functions within the NTD Department.
- Ensure accurate preparation, filing, and maintenance of departmental records and operational documentation.
- Coordinate departmental correspondence, approvals, and administrative processes.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and departmental processes.
- Coordinate procurement requests, office requirements, and administrative support for transport operations.
- Ensure proper document management and record retention within the department.
- Fleet Performance Management
- Monitor departmental KPIs including:
- Review operational reports and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
- Coordinate departmental performance review meetings and follow up on agreed action plans.
- People Management
- Supervise, coach, and mentor the Operations Controller and Compliance Officer.
- Monitor staff performance and ensure departmental KPIs are achieved.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, and a high-performance culture.
- Conduct regular departmental meetings to review operational performance and address challenges.
- Risk, Safety & Governance
- Promote compliance with Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) standards across transport operations.
- Support implementation of company safety initiatives and operational risk management programs.
- Ensure transport incidents are escalated appropriately and corrective actions are implemented.
- Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Reporting
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly departmental performance reports.
- Review operational and administrative reports before submission to the Fleet & Transport Solutions Manager.
- Prepare management presentations and departmental performance summaries.
- Monitor achievement of departmental objectives and recommend improvement initiatives. Profile QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Transport Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional qualification in Transport Management, Logistics, Fleet Management, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., CILT, KISM, KIFWA) is desirable
