Sr. Fleet Manager (Container body trucks)

E CON PACKAGING; Chinchpada; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

E CON PACKAGING is seeking a Sr. Fleet Executive in Maharashtra to oversee fleet operations, manage drivers and transporters, and ensure compliant vehicle maintenance. The role involves GPS monitoring, route optimization, and strong coordination with the logistics team.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in fleet management within manufacturing, with a degree/diploma in logistics and solid leadership and analytical abilities. Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, or transportation.
• Manufacturing background is preferred.
• Experience in fleet management or logistics in heavy/containers vehicles is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of company-owned and hired vehicles.
• Plan vehicle allocation, routes and schedules for efficient utilization.
• Monitor vehicle movement via GPS and ensure adherence to routes and schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, transporters and the logistics team for smooth operations.
• Monitor driver attendance, performance, and compliance with company requirements.
• Maintain vehicle servicing, fitness, permits, insurance, and other statutory documents.
• Prepare and maintain fleet cost, fuel consumption, and utilization reports.
• Monitor GPS tracking and investigate route deviations and idle time.
• Generate daily/weekly/monthly fleet reports and highlight exceptions to management.
• Guide junior fleet/logistics executives and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical

Basic IT Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain

Job description

SR. FLEET EXECUTIVE

1. Fleet Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of company-owned and hired vehicles.
• Ensure timely availability and deployment of vehicles as per dispatch and business requirements.
• Plan vehicle allocation, routes and schedules for efficient utilization.
• Monitor vehicle movement through GPS and ensure adherence to planned routes and schedules.

2. Driver & Transporter Management

• Coordinate with drivers, transporters and logistics team for smooth vehicle operations.
• Monitor driver attendance, performance, discipline and compliance with company requirements.
• Ensure proper coordination and follow-up in case of vehicle delays, breakdowns or route deviations.

3. Vehicle Maintenance & Compliance

• Monitor vehicle servicing, repairs, fitness, insurance, permits, PUC and other statutory documents.
• Maintain records of vehicle-wise maintenance and renewal schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance/service vendors and ensure timely resolution of vehicle-related issues.

4. Cost & Fuel Control

• Monitor fuel consumption, mileage and vehicle running costs.
• Identify abnormal fuel consumption, excessive idling and unnecessary vehicle expenses.
• Prepare and maintain vehicle-wise cost and utilization reports.

5. GPS & Fleet Monitoring

• Monitor GPS tracking of vehicles and investigate route deviations, unauthorized stoppages and excessive idle time.
• Prepare daily GPS/fleet monitoring reports and highlight exceptions to the reporting manager.
• Ensure GPS devices are functional and coordinate for timely resolution of technical issues.

6. MIS & Reporting

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly fleet reports covering:

• Vehicle utilization
• Trip details
• Fuel consumption
• Mileage
• Vehicle availability
• Maintenance status
• GPS deviations
• Breakdown and downtime
• Maintain accurate fleet records and documentation.

7. Team Coordination & Supervision

• Coordinate with the logistics team for daily fleet requirements and reporting.
• Guide junior fleet/logistics executives and ensure assigned reports and activities are completed on time.
• Ensure that daily reporting activities are properly managed by the team even during absence of any team member.

Skills:

• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and coordinating abilities
• Must possess good leadership qualities
• Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of computer applications

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

5 - 8 years in Fleet Management or logistics especially in Body container vehicle - Heavy Vehicle

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing industry.

QUALIFICATION

A bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field such as logistics, supply chain management, or Transportation. Candidates required from manufacturing background are preferred.