Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager – Fleet Management to manage and oversee day-to-day fleet and logistics operations in Tanzania. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing vehicle fleets, drivers, dispatch operations, maintenance schedules, delivery performance, and operational KPIs.
The role requires a strong operations professional who can ensure maximum fleet utilization, timely deliveries, cost efficiency, vehicle availability, driver productivity, and smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the company's vehicle fleet and delivery/logistics activities.
- Supervise and coordinate drivers, dispatch teams, fleet coordinators, and other operational staff .
- Plan vehicle allocation, routes, dispatch schedules, and delivery requirements.
- Monitor fleet utilization, vehicle availability, turnaround time, and delivery performance.
- Ensure preventive and scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed on time to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
- Monitor fuel consumption, mileage, maintenance expenses, and other fleet operating costs.
- Track operational KPIs and prepare regular performance reports for management.
- Ensure drivers comply with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Handle operational issues including vehicle breakdowns, delivery delays, driver-related concerns, and emergency situations.
- Coordinate with maintenance vendors, workshops, suppliers, and other external partners.
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet productivity, reduce operating costs, and improve delivery efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, drivers, maintenance, fuel, incidents, and fleet performance.
- Work closely with senior management to ensure operational targets and service standards are consistently achieved.
Candidate Requirements
- 3–5 years of proven experience in fleet management, transportation, delivery, or logistics operations.
- Strong hands-on experience managing vehicle fleets, drivers, dispatch operations, maintenance scheduling, and operational KPIs .
- Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
- Good understanding of fleet utilization, cost control, route planning, and operational efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a quick-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Comfortable working in an overseas operational environment.
- Preference will be given to Indian and Filipino nationals.
Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is hands-on, disciplined, operationally strong, and capable of taking complete ownership of fleet operations . The candidate should be comfortable managing teams on the ground while also monitoring numbers, costs, productivity, and performance.
Employment Location: Tanzania
Interested candidates can write to us at
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📌 Operations Manager -Fleet & Logistics (Ready to Move Tanzania) (India)
🏢 Whizz HR
📍 India