Dispatch Supervisor Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Dispatch Supervisor
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Nature of Job: Full time

Job Summary: The dispatch supervisor will manage a team of 200 staff in loading, drivers, turn boys, mechanics and fleet assistants. 

He will manage a big fleet in a busy manufacturing company.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment
  • Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to ensure cost effective maintenance and scheduled maintenance
  • Making follow ups with drivers and mechanics on transit
  • Maintaining a complete inventory system through recording of maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies, etc.
  • Monitors user departments by analysis of vehicle and equipment utilization and evaluation of equipment specifications.
  • Supervises all Fleet Services employees; trains, evaluates and schedules work
  • Assists in the development of the Fleet Services budget and adjusts and administers all Fleet Service purchases, including parts, tools,  and office supplies
  • Keeps maintenance and repair records; performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles; orders repair parts.
Key Requirements and Skills
  • Any post- secondary Diploma with auto mechanical know how (even basics)
  • Previous experience as a fleet supervisor or logistics supervisor
  • Must have worked in a manufacturing company supervising a big fleet
  • Must be on a 24- hour call
  • Ability to lead and manage a big team
  • Very good at planning and making follow ups
  • Mature, responsible and well organized
If qualified send CV urgently to recruitment@nawirikenya.com

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.