Vehicle Fleet Manager

Vehicle Fleet Manager Company: Manna Rubber Products Pvt. Ltd. Job Location: Airapuram, Keralam, India Employment Type: Full-time Experience Required: 10+ years Salary: 20K45K a month Fleet & Logistics Manager Manna Group of Companies, Ernakulam, Kerala About Us Manna Group is a Kerala-based rubber company with operations in India and the UAE. We make reclaimed rubber at Airapuram Rubber Park and tread rubber and retreading materials at Keezhillam. We also run tyre retreading and tyre trading businesses. Our vehicles are on the road every day: bringing scrap tyres and raw materials in, moving goods between our units, and delivering finished products to customers. About the Role We want a hands-on Fleet & Logistics Manager to take full charge of our vehicles and everything they carry. You will keep the fleet running, plan every trip, build our network of scrap tyre suppliers, and run our logistics management system. The ideal person has driven and maintained heavy goods vehicles, has since moved into managing fleets and people, and is comfortable with software. Key Responsibilities Fleet Management & Maintenance Take full charge of all company vehicles and keep them road-ready at all times Plan and track preventive maintenance, servicing, repairs and breakdowns, and coordinate with workshops and spare-parts suppliers Monitor diesel use, mileage, tyres and running cost for each vehicle Keep all vehicle and driver documents valid: RC, insurance, fitness, permits, road tax, PUC and licences Delivery & Transport Planning Schedule vehicles for customer deliveries, transfers between our plants and vendor pickups, in line with production and sales plans Plan inbound raw-material deliveries from vendors so the plants are never short or overstocked Plan routes and loads to reduce empty trips and cost per km and per tonne Make sure every trip has its e-way bill, delivery challan and proof of delivery in order Scrap Tyre Sourcing Find, build and maintain a network of small-scale scrap tyre suppliers and dealers across Kerala and neighbouring states Negotiate rates, arrange pickups and combine small lots into full loads Check quantity and quality on arrival and keep supplier records up to date Logistics Systems & Reporting Run our logistics management system: trip planning, dispatch, gate and weighbridge entries, proof of delivery and vehicle records Work with our in-house IT team to improve the system and make sure drivers use it on their phones Use GPS tracking, Excel and ERP (SAP Business One) data to report on fleet performance, costs and delivery times People Management Lead drivers, helpers and loading staff, including duty rosters, attendance and leave cover Hire and train drivers on safe driving, vehicle care, correct loading and using the systemBe the main contact on transport matters for vendors, suppliers, customers and plant managers What Were Looking For A valid heavy vehicle driving license (HGMV/HTV).At least 10 years in transport, fleet or logistics work, including hands-on experience driving and maintaining heavy goods vehiclesAt least 2 years supervising drivers or a transport team Good practical knowledge of vehicle mechanics, maintenance and tyres Comfortable with computers and smartphones: Excel, GPS tracking, and logistics or ERP software (SAP experience is a plus)Strong people skills, with the ability to lead a team firmly and fairly and sort out problems on the ground Knowledge of RTO procedures, e-way bills and transport rules, and familiarity with Kerala routes Malayalam and English are required. Hindi and/or Tamil is a strong advantage. Experience in tyre, rubber, scrap or manufacturing logistics is a plus Willing to travel to supplier locations and be available for breakdowns and urgent dispatches Why Join Us Build and lead the logistics function of a growing manufacturing group, with real authority over how it runsWork with modern tools built by our own IT team[Benefits, e.g. PF, ESI, mobile allowance, accommodation]Job Details Job type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 20000 45000 per month Location: Airapuram & Keezhillam units, Ernakulam, Kerala (on-site, with regular travel)Compensation: 20,000.00 - 45,000.00 per month Work Location: In person .