Depatch Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
PURPOSE
To oversee and manage dispatch operations, ensuring the timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of goods while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
THE JOB​
Supervise and coordinate daily dispatch operations to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of goods.
Monitor vehicle movements and optimize route planning to improve operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
Lead, coach, and evaluate dispatch personnel to drive productivity and performance.
Collaborate with Warehouse, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless dispatch activities.
Analyze dispatch performance data and prepare reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Resolve delivery issues, operational delays, and customer complaints in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate dispatch records, vehicle logs, fuel consumption records, and operational documentation.
Implement cost-saving initiatives to improve fleet utilization and reduce transportation costs.
Oversee fleet maintenance and utilization to minimize downtime and ensure operational readiness.
THE PERSON MUST ​
Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills.
Possess excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
Have strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize routes and control operational costs.
Be proficient in logistics, fleet, and dispatch management systems with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
QUALIFICATION
HND/bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE​
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Dispatch, Logistics, or Transportation Management.
Experience within the FMCG, Manufacturing, or Transport industry will be an added advantage.