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

Critical Outcomes:

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

Roles and Responsibilities

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.