Fleet & Logistic operation Manager

Fleet & Logistics Operations Manager – Job Description
Country: Gabon
City: Libreville
Role Purpose
The role is responsible for end-to-end fleet and logistics operations of heavy-duty trucks in
Gabon, with a strong focus on tippers and real-world African operating conditions. This is a
hands-on operational role requiring deep field experience in managing breakdowns, drivers,
fuel, maintenance, and uptime.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet & Truck Operations
• Manage day-to-day operations of a fleet of heavy-duty trucks, including tippers and 6x4
/ 8x4 configurations.
• Plan and control truck dispatch, routing, scheduling, and turnaround times.

• Ensure high fleet availability with minimal downtime under demanding site and long-
haul conditions.

• Maintain direct communication with drivers regarding performance, safety, and delivery
schedules.
Driver Management
• Supervise, coordinate, and discipline drivers on a daily operational basis.
• Ensure strict compliance with company SOPs, safety standards, and local transport
regulations.
• Act as the key operational link between drivers, mechanics, and management.
Maintenance & Mechanical Oversight
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for the fleet.
• Diagnose common mechanical issues such as brake wear, suspension fatigue, axle
stress, and engine performance.
• Coordinate with workshops, mechanics, and spare parts suppliers.

• Track breakdown frequency, spare parts usage, repair costs, and maintenance trends.
• Candidates with mechanical engineering background or strong hands-on mechanical
experience are strongly preferred.
Heavy Truck & Shacman Knowledge (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with Shacman trucks is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of heavy truck systems including load capacity, fuel consumption
patterns, braking systems, suspension behavior, and wear cycles.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to mechanics, vendors, and suppliers.
Logistics & Business Operations
• Manage logistics planning and execution across Gabon.
• Monitor and report key operational KPIs such as fuel usage, downtime, delivery
efficiency, and cost per trip.
• Support scaling and optimization of logistics operations as the business expands.
Industry Expectations (Non-Negotiable)
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience managing or operating heavy-duty trucks.
• Direct experience with tippers and long-haul or site-based trucking.
• Strong understanding of load limits, overloading risks, fuel consumption behavior, and
mechanical stress factors.
• Must have real field exposure to African operating conditions, including emergency
breakdown handling.
Required Qualification
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a
related engineering field.
Minimum Experience (in Years)
• Minimum 5 years in trucking, logistics, or heavy vehicle fleet operations.
• Experience with Shacman trucks.
• Prior work experience in West or Central Africa.
• Ability to speak basic to fluent French (daily working language in Gabon).

Skills Required
Technical / Functional Skills
• Hands-on fleet operations and heavy truck management experience.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and repair coordination.
• Proven ability to manage fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and uptime.
• Experience working with drivers, workshops, and logistics teams.
Behavioral / Soft Skills
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently.
• Problem-solving attitude for high-pressure operational situations.
• Clear communication and leadership skills.