Transport / Dispatch Lead - PPU
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Dangote Industries Limited is recruiting a Transport / Dispatch Lead for its Polypropylene (PP) plant at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The role oversees day-to-day dispatch, loading, weighbridge, and yard operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely dispatch of finished product in line with HSE and process safety standards. The position reports to the Transport / Dispatch Manager.
- Operational lead role within Dangote's PP plant dispatch function
- Covers weighbridge, loading bay, gatehouse, and yard traffic management
- Requires coordination with warehouse, production, and transport teams
- Focus on HSE compliance, accurate documentation, and traceability
- Reports directly to the Transport / Dispatch Manager
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Transport / Dispatch Lead - PPU at Dangote Industries Limited
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Sep 29, 2026, 11:06 AM
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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 Title: Transport / Dispatch Lead - PPU
Location: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals
Reports to: Transport / Dispatch Manager
Job Summary
The Transportation/Dispatch Lead acts as the operational backbone of the dispatch function, translating the Transport/Dispatch Manager's schedules and policies into reliable, on-the-ground execution.
The Transportation/Dispatch Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution and shift-level supervision of dispatch, loading, and weighbridge operations for the Polypropylene (PP) plant.
The role ensures the safe, accurate, and timely loading and dispatch of finished PP product via road and bulk carriers in line with the daily dispatch plan, while maintaining accurate documentation, yard traffic flow, and compliance with HSE and process safety standards.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Dispatch Execution & Scheduling:
Communicate loading instructions and schedules clearly to drivers, transporters, and loading bay staff.
Coordinate with Warehouse/Production teams to confirm product and quantity availability ahead of scheduled loading slots.
Monitor real-time dispatch progress against plan, proactively flagging delays or bottlenecks and adjusting sequencing to minimize disruption.
Execute the daily/shift dispatch plan issued by the Transport/Dispatch Manager, sequencing vehicles and rail cars for loading based on priority and readiness.
Weighbridge, Gatehouse & Loading Operations:
Coordinate with weighbridge and gatehouse staff to ensure accurate vehicle check-in, weight capture (tare/gross/net), and documentation checks.
Oversee loading bay operations, verifying correct product grade, batch number, and quantity before dispatch, in line with quality and traceability requirements.
Ensure loading equipment (forklifts, loading arms, conveyors, palletizers) is used correctly and any faults are reported and escalated promptly.
Manage yard traffic flow and vehicle queuing to minimize congestion and turnaround time, particularly during peak dispatch periods.
Team Supervision & Shift Leadership:
Conduct shift handovers, toolbox talks, and daily briefings to align the team on dispatch priorities and safety focus areas.
Provide on-the-job coaching and training to dispatch staff on procedures, systems, and safety practices.
Supervise and coordinate weighbridge operators, loading coordinators, transport clerks, and yard marshals across assigned shifts.
Allocate manpower across weighbridge, gatehouse, and loading bay functions based on daily dispatch volume.
Documentation, Compliance & HSE:
Report and support investigation of near-misses, incidents, product damage, or documentation errors occurring during dispatch operations.
Verify accuracy and completeness of dispatch documentation, including delivery notes, weighbridge tickets, and certificates of analysis, prior to vehicle release.
Ensure drivers and vehicles pass pre-loading safety and documentation checks (e.g., valid permits, PPE, vehicle condition) before entering the loading bay.
Enforce HSE and process safety standards during loading, weighing, and yard operations, including static/spark-risk controls relevant to PP handling.
Coordination & Continuous Improvement:
Coordinate with transporters and rail operators on vehicle/rail-car availability and scheduling changes.
Liaise with the Warehouse Lead to align storage location and dispatch-readiness of product with the loading schedule.
Identify opportunities to reduce loading turnaround time, queue time, and documentation errors, and propose improvements to the Transportation/Dispatch Manager.
Maintain accurate shift records and prepare handover/performance summaries for the incoming shift and management reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
5–8 years of experience in transportation, dispatch, or logistics operations, preferably within a petrochemical, polymer, refinery, or bulk manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with SAP SD/TM or equivalent dispatch/ERP systems required.
Bachelor's degree/HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Certification in Logistics/Transportation or Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Transport handling is an advantage.
Working knowledge of transport documentation, dangerous goods handling requirements, and HSE standards relevant to petrochemical product dispatch.
Prior experience with bulk/hazardous product loading (road tanker, rail car, or bulk carrier) and weighbridge operations strongly preferred.
At least 2–3 years in a shift-supervisory or team-lead capacity managing dispatch, weighbridge, or yard personnel.
Functional Competencies:
Weighbridge and loading bay operations, including documentation and quantity verification.
Basic root-cause analysis for dispatch delays, documentation errors, or loading incidents.
Dispatch scheduling and shift-level execution against a daily/weekly loading plan.
Transport documentation accuracy and traceability (delivery notes, weighbridge tickets, certificates of analysis).
Yard traffic and queue management for road and rail vehicles.
HSE and process safety standards for loading and yard operations in a petrochemical setting.
Knowledge of PP resin handling requirements and hazardous/dangerous goods transport regulations.
Behavioural Competencies:
Calm, decisive approach to managing schedule disruptions, vehicle queues, and time-pressured loading windows.
Reliable and accountable, with strong ownership of shift-level dispatch performance.
Strong shift-leadership and supervisory skills, able to coordinate multiple functions (weighbridge, loading, yard) simultaneously.
High attention to detail, particularly for documentation accuracy and product/batch verification.
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, 24/7 industrial dispatch environment.
Clear communicator, able to coordinate effectively with drivers, transporters, warehouse staff, and shift teams.
Safety-first mindset with proactive hazard identification in the yard and loading bay.
Digital/SAP Competencies:
Basic proficiency in MS Excel for shift dispatch tracking, queue logs, and performance reporting.
Ability to accurately capture and post same-shift transactions in SAP to maintain real-time dispatch visibility.
Familiarity with SAP TM (Transportation Management) or equivalent systems for shipment/vehicle scheduling. • Ability to operate weighbridge automation and electronic ticketing systems integrated with SAP.
Working proficiency in SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) for outbound delivery processing, goods issue, and dispatch documentation.
Familiarity with telematics/GPS vehicle tracking and electronic proof-of-delivery tools is an advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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