Fleet Operations Manager and Warehouse Support (JB4944)

Fleet Operations Manager and Warehouse Support (JB4944)
Alrode South, Alberton
R35 000 to R38 000 a month CTC
Permanent

A logistics and transportation company is looking to hire a versatile Operations Manager to oversee fleet operations and provide warehouse support. The role involves managing a fleet of CODE 14 tautliner vehicles, optimizing routes and fuel usage, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and maintaining high service levels. Additionally, the Operations Manager will assist in warehouse activities, including managing delivery documents, providing ETAs, reporting damages, and coordinating preplanned routes and deliveries. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and flexibility to handle diverse responsibilities and work hours.

Minimum Requirements

1. Proven experience in fleet management and warehouse operations
2. Familiarity with CODE 14 tautliner vehicles and trailers
3. Strong organizational and planning skills for load, route, and fuel optimization
4. Excellent problem-solving and administrative skills
5. Ability to manage staff effectively and maintain discipline
6. Proficient in handling service schedules, compliance, and legal requirements
7. Competence in managing Drive-Cam and tracking systems
8. Strong communication skills for customer updates and issue resolution
9. Deadline-driven with a willingness to work long hours, including weekends, when required

Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet Management

1. Manage assets and staff to meet budget objectives
2. Maximize vehicle utilization, including planning of loads, routes, fuel, and overnight locations
3. Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements
4. Investigate accidents/incidents and submit documentation
5. Schedule and ensure servicing of equipment/machinery and update COF plans
6. Maintain high discipline levels and ensure staff provide exceptional customer service
7. Handle administrative tasks and document control
8. Solve operational queries and issues
9. Prepare and submit leave schedules without impacting customer needs
10. Generate and submit monthly management reports
11. Assist with breakdowns when necessary

Warehouse Support

1. Assist in providing and collecting documents during customer load and offload operations
2. Provide ETAs for collections or deliveries involving the warehouse
3. Record and report damages received on delivery vehicles
4. Update customers on collection statuses from their clients
5. Plan and organize routes and deliveries in advance

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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