Fleet Operations Manager

Location: Wa, Upper West
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 05 June 2026

About VITARA

VITARA is an agribusiness company dedicated to strengthening agricultural value chains, improving rural logistics, and supporting sustainable agricultural operations across Northern Ghana. We work closely with farming communities, aggregators, and logistics partners to drive efficiency in commodity sourcing, transportation, and operational excellence.

Role Overview

The Fleet Operations Manager will oversee and optimize fleet and transport operations across Northern Ghana. The successful candidate will manage heavy-duty truck operations, tractor mechanization activities, and agricultural logistics while ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a highly organized and results-driven professional with strong leadership and technical expertise in fleet and rural operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day fleet and transport operations across operational areas.
• Oversee heavy-duty truck operations, tractor mechanization activities, and commodity transportation processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve fleet efficiency, utilization, and operational performance.
• Monitor vehicle and machinery maintenance schedules to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate logistics operations to support commodity aggregation and agricultural value chain activities.
• Supervise and support field-based operational teams to ensure productivity and compliance with operational standards.
• Analyze operational data and prepare fleet performance reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, operational procedures, and transport standards.
• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Manage vendor, driver, and stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth transport operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in fleet management, agribusiness logistics, international trade, rural operations, or related areas.
• At least two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of heavy-duty truck operations, tractor mechanization, commodity aggregation, and agricultural value chains.
• Experience supervising field-based teams within rural operational environments.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and commercial transport management skills.
• Proficiency in fleet management systems and advanced Google Workspace skills, especially Google Sheets.
• Strong technical understanding of vehicles, agricultural machinery, and maintenance operations.
• Ability to introduce structure, improve processes, and perform effectively in fast-paced rural operational environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the application button.