Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
| Closing Date | 2025/12/11 |
| Reference Number | CCB251126-3 |
| Job Title | Country Lead: Fleet |
| Job Category | Logistics |
| Company | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | Malawi |
| Location – Province | Not Applicable |
| Location – Town / City | Lilongwe, Malawi |
Job Description
The Country Lead in Fleet Management focuses on maximizing fleet availability and asset utilization while minimizing downtime, through vigilant management of preventive maintenance and efficient procurement. Key responsibilities include enforcing preventive maintenance schedules, controlling and benchmarking maintenance costs, and ensuring compliance with KORE standards and transport regulations. The role also emphasizes improving fuel efficiency via route optimization, driver training, and fuel management programs. Overall, it is about sustaining high operational efficiency, cost control, and strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and standard requirements across maintenance, compliance, and operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Management of Fleet Maintenance
- Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities both in-house and outsourced to ensure vehicle reliability, operational readiness, and safety.
- Develop and execute a thorough preventive maintenance schedule that adheres to OEM specifications and meets operational needs.
- Evaluate the quality of repairs while ensuring cost-effectiveness, making certain that all maintenance activities meet company standards and budgetary constraints.
- Foster continuous improvement in maintenance practices to boost reliability, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
Safety in Fleet and Route to Market
- Promote a safety-first culture throughout all fleet and route-to-market operations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and national laws.
- Own the RTM Safety program for the function
- Identify and manage safety risks associated with vehicle conditions, driver behavior, and route hazards.
- Oversee investigations and implement corrective actions for incidents involving the fleet, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into operations.
Budget Management and Control of Fleet Costs
- Manage and oversee expenses related to fleet maintenance, ensuring alignment with approved budgets while preserving operational efficiency and safety risks.
- Guide the planning and implementation of capital expenditures for fleet acquisitions and improvements.
- Track and report on significant cost factors (like fuel, maintenance, leasing, etc.), identifying and pursuing opportunities for cost and productivity.
Compliance with KORE and Regulatory Standards
- Drive compliance with KORE standards on RTM safety
- Ensure the fleet meets all relevant laws, including RTQS and AARTO regulations, to maintain compliance.
- Remain informed about legislative changes and effectively relay these updates within the organization. Proactively update internal policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Enhance and maintain documentation and systems to support both internal and external audits.
Reporting and Data Management
- Collaborate with analysts to provide and maintain management information, producing KPI reports to be distributed daily, weekly, and monthly.
- Review KPI reports to identify trends and implement actions to improve fleet performance.
- Ensure that all performance and cost data is reported with accuracy and updated in a timely manner.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications:
- BCom (Majoring in Transport Economics) or equivalent.
- A Tradesman Qualification would be an added advantage (e.g. Diesel Mechanic)
Skills:
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety standards, particularly in the transport and logistics sectors.
- Proficient in identifying and alleviating risks associated with vehicle conditions, driver conduct, and route-related dangers.
- Expertise in root cause analysis and executing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Familiar with RTM safety initiatives and relevant national transport safety regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of vehicle systems, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and maintenance procedures.
- Capable of developing and implementing maintenance schedules that reduce operational downtime.
- Experienced in managing both internal teams and external service providers.
- Able to assess repair quality and cost efficiency to ensure optimal value.
- Knowledgeable in lean maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in the bulk transport industry
- 3 years experience in Fleet management