Control Manager Job at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Control Manager

Job Location: Ibese, Ogun

Summary

• The Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all fleet, journey, and driver performance activities within the control tower to ensure operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all driver and vehicle data, supporting effective decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time fleet and driver activities using telematics, GPS, and tracking systems.
• Ensure adherence to approved routes, rest hours, speed limits, and company journey policies.
• Conduct periodic audits of driver logs, trip records, and vehicle utilization.
• Track fleet performance metrics such as turnaround time, idle time, route adherence, and fuel efficiency.
• Identify unsafe driving patterns, non-compliance issues, or data anomalies and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with fleet supervisors, drivers, and logistics teams to resolve operational issues promptly.
• Develop and track performance indicators related to driver productivity and fleet utilization.
• Generate accurate and timely productivity and compliance reports for management review.
• Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support capacity-building and driver development programs to enhance performance and safety.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, road transport regulations, and safety standards.
• Manage data accuracy and integrity across all reporting and monitoring platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to enhance tracking tools and automate reporting systems.
• Support incident investigations with accurate historical data and journey records.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management for operational and safety improvements.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, compliance frameworks, and emerging best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and driver performance.
• Ensure timely escalation and closure of all identified control and compliance gaps.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence within the control tower team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Transport Management, Logistics, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fleet monitoring, journey management, or transport compliance roles, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and performance monitoring tools is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of journey management, fleet operations, and transport compliance standards.
• Proficiency in telematics, GPS tracking, Power BI, or other dashboard and reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Training and Development
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Private Health Insurance.