Fleet Operations Manager

Shivtara Grain Milling; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shivtara Grain Milling is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee and optimize freight operations across our logistics network. The role focuses on maximizing efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring reliable delivery of grain products.

You will lead a team of drivers and support staff, manage maintenance, route planning, carrier relationships, load matching, and KPI tracking. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in fleet management and a proven freight-management track record.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management for 50+ vehicles.
• Strong routing and cost-control capabilities.
• Proven carrier negotiation and relationship skills.
• Analytical mindset with KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle maintenance and repairs scheduling.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel use and maximize utilization.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and brokers.
• Match loads with available truck capacity.
• Monitor costs and optimize freight spend.
• Track KPIs like on-time delivery and efficiency.
• Lead a team of drivers, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with renewals and permits.
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs.
• Develop freight planning strategies to minimize empty miles.

Skills

Fleet management

Route optimization

Carrier relations

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

TMS software

Excel

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Job Summary

Need an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee and optimize freight operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation and fleet management, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Ensure all vehicles are in good condition and supervise repairs on a timely basis
• Route Planning: Analyze and optimize routes to reduce fuel consumption and increase utilization.
• Carrier Management: Build and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers to secure competitive rates for freight
• Load Matching: Identify and match return freight opportunities with available truck capacity
• Cost Control: Monitor and control costs associated with return freight, including fuel, tolls.
• Performance Metrics: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as empty km, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a team of drivers, mechanic, cleaners and providing guidance, training, and support to ensure successful operations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Compliance: Ensure all renewals and permits are in place.
• Freight Planning: Develop and implement strategies to minimize empty km and maximize freight.

Preferred candidate profile

• Age between 30 - 40 years
• 3+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance or transportation in South India managing a fleet over 50 vehicles
• Strong knowledge of truck repairs and maintenance
• Proven track record of success in freight management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team

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