Operations/Fleet Manager

SUMMARY:
Operations / Fleet Manager

POSITION INFO:

Introduction
Join this 15 years well established company that provides turnkey waste management solutions throughout the waste management value chain based in JHB South. they are looking for a well round Operations / Fleet Manager to manage the end to end fleet operations of the business nationally

Key Responsibilities:

• Fully accountable for the execution and management of daily load planning/routes schedule
• Accountable for all load safety and maintenance
• Ensuring fleet risk is minimised and insurance requirements maintained
• Handle continuous fleet improvements in cost saving, lead-time reduction and general logistics
• Manage 3rd Party Logistics supplier relationships to the company
• Management of all driver activity, daily contact, PPE, leave schedule, driver hours, physical brief and debrief of truck and driver documentation
• Manage Driver Performance - coaching of video clips, fuel consumption, vehicle turnaround time, vehicle utilisation, vehicle cleanliness, scores, ensure improvements and driver development, manage and schedule driver training where needed
• Tyre Management
• Washbay Management - Staff and Equipment
• Fleet must always be neat and tidy
• Driver discipline, investigation, enquiries
• Receive and resolve client queries
• Fleet administration
• Daily load schedule with load per truck
• Daily updates to customers with regards to ETA for deliveries
• Chep pallets - ensuring pallet return
• Checking trucks
• Communication with clients, warehouse staff, business unit role players and other depots
• Tracker monitoring
• Services of fleet and booking of daily workshop checks
• Capturing of data
• Maintain departmental compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Recordkeeping.
• Manage other employees.
• Schedule, route, maintain, and track transport vehicles.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Resolve disputes.
• Analyze the effectiveness of operations.
• Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• Matric Certificate plus a National Diploma or degree in Transport/ logistics/ commercial qualification
• At least 5 years'' experience in fleet or logistics management
• Ability to interact with external institutions and customers
• Knowledge and experience in log sales and marketing
• Knowledge of the logistics and waste management industry would be an added advantage
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Behavioural skills required

• Must be able to communicate well at all levels
• Must be innovative
• Proven planning and negotiating skills
• Must have strong management and leadership skills
• Results driven
• Elevated level of integrity and accountability
• Able to take initiative and work well under pressure

 

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