Operations Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an Operations Specialist who will be responsible for managing and maintaining

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking an Operations Specialist who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company fleet including operations, identify opportunities for business improvement, providing assistance to supporting departments and will be responsible for client management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain LDV and Fleet Management Vehicle.

• Manage workflow throughout all departments within the business.

• Manage and maintenance on all operational assets and equipment.

• Act as an advisor in the technical, sales and operational functions, on request, for all specialised and complex activities on site.

• Survey the client site to ensure the vehicle is accessible to enter without incurring any damages to vehicle or client site.

• Oversee/Supervise special jobs at clients sites.

• Assist drivers as an when required at the client site.

• Identify key interventions for improvement in operations and technical management.

• Responsible for project management from initiation until completion.

• Act as liaison specialist with customers and provide technical support.

• Attend and conduct Supplier /Transporter Audits.

• Manage and coordinate tender process with regards to Logistics and bin requirements.

• Maintenance of the staff light driving vehicles (Bakkies/sales rep vehicles etc.).

• Complete Fleet maintenance of DCLM trucks and trailers, inter alia – pre-inspections and post inspections.

• Establish effective trailer drop and collect points which includes oversight of the satellite DCLM sites.

• Train and on-board new employees on operational protocols to ensure all staff members adhere to standard operating procedures.

• Coordinate induction and occupations for site employees including training interventions.

• Oversee inventory management practises and improve as necessary.

• Responsible for tyre Management, including procurement and maintenance.

• Live vehicle tracking on fleet and light driving vehicles using the Auto Tracking System.

• Maintain 5s in the bin yard.

• Maintain stock levels in all depots.

• Manage repairs cleaning and washing of bins with workshop and wash bay.

• Identify repairs to be done and also identify life span of bins to be scrapped and records to be kept there off. This will also include all bins at customer site.

• Ensure that the slave truck is operational daily and efficient in tipping of bins to keep month end efficient without any delays.

• Oversee all administrative procedures and records in regards to the slave truck operations.

• Relief Site Supervisor across all DCLM sites as required in liaison with Depot Manager or Logistics Manager.

• Act as a rotational supervisor on weekends/standby for operations/fleet.

• Perform any other duties as required by your designated manager.

• Perform all duties to the latest ISO 14001 and 45001 requirements.

• Function as part of a team.

• Ensure total confidentiality of all information, internal and external, pertaining to the business, all its Employees and Management.

• Perform all necessary computer functions.

• Manage teams of people at work.

• Communicate with clients in a professional manner.

• Maintain discipline in the organisation to legal requirements & Company Policies & Procedures/ Employment Equity, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

• Perform strategic planning functions.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to analyze and improve operation processes.

• Analytical thinking skills.

• Strong problem solving and time management skills.

• Self-sufficient, the ability to work with the minimal supervision.

• Mechanical and technical skills experience.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12.

• Qualified Mechanic/mechanical technician with min qualification T3 or N5 certificate.

• 3-5 years of fleet maintenance management experience.

• Experience with Tanks ( Liquids).