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A leading trucking and logistics company operating in household waste removal is looking for an experienced Operations Manager with strong experience in trucking operations, fleet maintenance, and operational logistics to join their team in Midrand. The role involves overseeing and managing trucking operations for household waste removal contracts, ensuring smooth daily operations both externally (field operations) and internally (maintenance and compliance), within a growing operation supporting increased operational demands.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage trucking operations for household waste removal contracts
Ensure smooth daily operations both externally (field operations) and internally (maintenance and compliance)
Allocate and manage trucks for daily operations
Ensure maximum fleet availability at all times
Oversee maintenance and servicing of trucks
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, operational standards, and applicable legislation
Manage operational challenges and resolve issues efficiently
Report operational issues and updates to executive management
Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
Plan, prioritise, and properly execute operational tasks
Manage fleet operations for a sizable fleet, with fewer than forty trucks actively running
Requirements:
Degree or Diploma in Waste Management, Operations Management, or Project Management (preferred but not essential)
Valid Driver’s Licence (essential), preferably Code 10 or Code 14
Five to ten years’ experience in the field (essential)
Eight to ten years’ experience preferred
Extensive experience in the trucking industry (essential)
Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge of trucks
Proven experience in fleet maintenance and operational logistics
Proven record of managing teams, resources, and operational schedules in waste management services
Experience enforcing compliance with safety and operational standards
Experience liaising with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to build and hold strong teams together and instil discipline
Ability to execute operational tasks efficiently
Ability to plan, prioritise, and properly execute
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to report regularly, clearly, and professionally to executives
Sound knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and standards
Ability to work effectively with largely unskilled labour and communicate at an operational level
Benefits:
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
