Automotive Division Head | Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

Job Title: Head Automobile Division

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About the Company

MS Strips, MS Pipes & Tubes, and Scaffolding Pipes

Role Overview

Head – Automobile Division

Key Responsibilities

1. Fleet Management

• Oversee operation and upkeep of company-owned vehicles including

  loaders, trucks, forklifts, excavators, and allied equipment.

• Plan and schedule vehicle usage to optimize availability for plant operations.
• Maintain updated vehicle logs, usage records, and compliance documents.

2. Repair & Maintenance

• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all vehicles.
• Supervise workshops, technicians, and external service vendors for timely repairs.
• Ensure quality maintenance work and minimize downtime of vehicles.

3. Spare Parts & Inventory Control

• Manage procurement, stocking, and issue of spare parts and consumables.
• Ensure cost optimization and prevent pilferage/misuse of spares.
• Develop vendor network for genuine parts and timely supply.

4. Manpower & Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise drivers, mechanics, operators, and support staff.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure discipline within the division.
• Conduct training programs for safe and efficient vehicle operations.

5. Insurance & Compliance

• Ensure timely renewal of vehicle insurance, permits, road tax, and regulatory documents.
• Handle accident/insurance claims and liaise with insurance companies.
• Ensure compliance with RTO, safety, and environmental regulations.

6. Cost & Performance Management

• Monitor fuel consumption, mileage, and operating costs of vehicles.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for the automobile division.
• Track KPIs such as downtime, maintenance cost per vehicle, and breakdown frequency.

7. Safety & Standards

• Enforce safety protocols for drivers, operators, and mechanics.
• Ensure all vehicles meet safety standards before deployment.
• Conduct periodic safety audits of vehicles and workshops.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  B.E./Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (preferred).

• Experience:

  10 – 15 years in managing fleets of heavy commercial vehicles, preferably in steel, mining, logistics, or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy vehicles, earth-moving equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Experience in managing manpower, workshops, and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with RTO regulations, insurance processes, and fleet management systems.