Operations Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Waste Industry is currently looking for a suitable  Operations Specialist to be based in Kwa-Zulu Natal - North

POSITION INFO:
Position: Operations Specialist

Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal - North

Reporting Line: Logistics Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing and maintaining the company fleet including operations. Identify opportunities for business improvement. Provide assistance to supporting departments. Responsible for client management.

Minimum Qualification Criteria:

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years of fleet maintenance management experience
• Qualified Mechanic/Mechanical technician with min qualification T3 or N5 certificate
• 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

• 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

• 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 all trucks and trailers, inter alia – pre-inspections and post inspections.
• Establish effective trailer drop and collect points which includes oversight of the satellite 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.
• Relief Site Supervisor across all 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.

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