General Manager – Transport & Workshop

Job Description

Title: General Manager – Transport & Workshop

Company Name: A Renowned RMG in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile
• Diploma in Mechanical in Automobile

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 40 years

• Minimum 12 to 15+ years of combined experience in Transport Operations and In-House Vehicle Workshop Management within a large corporate group, RMG manufacturing, or logistics sector.

• Technical Workshop Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of heavy vehicles (covered vans, prime movers, trucks) and light vehicles (sedans, microbuses, SUVs), including engine overhauls, mechanical, electrical, denting, and painting procedures.

• BRTA & Regulatory Compliance: Extensive practical experience dealing with BRTA regulations, highway police, traffic departments, route permits, fitness renewals, tax tokens, and vehicle insurance protocols.

• Spare Parts & Inventory Control: Hands-on experience in managing workshop inventory, auditing spare parts, tire and battery lifecycles, lubricant consumption, and vendor negotiations.

• Fuel & Fleet Analytics: Proven track record of monitoring fuel mileage, implementing GPS tracking, utilizing fleet management software, and preventing fuel theft/misuse.

• Team Leadership: Strong ability to lead and discipline a large workforce of mechanics, technicians, drivers, helpers, and transport coordinators.

A renowned RMG in Bangladesh is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly capable professional for the position of General Manager-Transport & Workshop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead integrated management of overall transport fleet operations, distribution logistics, and in-house vehicle workshop facilities.

• Oversee full maintenance operations, major engine overhauls, mechanical repairs, and routine servicing across all heavy and light vehicles.

• Control total fleet operational budgets, fuel consumption, mileage tracking, workshop inventory, and spare parts procurement costs.

• Direct daily dispatch schedules, staff transport pick-and-drop, factory material movement, and vehicle requisition workflows.

• Enforce strict legal compliance for all vehicles, including timely renewals of fitness certificates, tax tokens, route permits, and insurance.

• Manage workshop mechanics, technicians, drivers, helpers, and supervisors, ensuring productivity, safety standards, and team discipline.

• Implement digital fleet tracking, fuel monitoring systems, workshop management software, and ERP logistics integration.

• Establish strict inventory control for workshop spare parts, tires, lubricants, and batteries to eliminate theft and misuse.

• Maintain relations with external vendors, bodybuilders, third-party logistics providers, and specialized repair facilities.

• Direct emergency breakdown response, roadside assistance, accident investigations, and vehicle recovery procedures.

• Ensure workplace safety protocols, environmental compliance, hazardous waste disposal, and clean workshop maintenance standards.

• Coordinate with traffic police, highway authorities, BRTA, and regulatory bodies to resolve highway or legal issues.

• Conduct periodic cost-benefit analyses on fleet lifecycle, vehicle replacement, overhaul feasibility, and maintenance expenditure.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly operational reports covering fleet downtime, workshop costs, fuel efficiency, and preventive maintenance.

• Salary Review: Yearly