RPO Recruitment's client in the logistics industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Operations Manager to join their team in Gauteng.ResponsibilitiesEnsure that all vehicles are licensed & roadworthy and maintained according to requirements.Ensure that all vehicles are clean and aesthetic, all auxiliary equipment, and systems, e.g. Fleetboard and Fuelmaster are fitted and working.Optimize the utilization of all vehicles through proper planning, scheduling, controlling and maintenance of vehicles.Achieve budgeted Revenue and Profit targets.Manage costs in line with budgets e.g., salaries, fuel consumption, labour broker/casual costs, vehicle R&M, rental, fines, penalties, cell phones etc.Ensure that the department complies with all relevant financial processes and control procedures, e.g. data capturing and expense authorization and that all required reports are submitted timeously.Ensure that insurance claim documentation is completed and submitted timeously.Deliver Key Performance Indicators and Score cards to all clients.Establish and maintain sound relationships with all customers and staff.Maintain a neat, clean, tidy, safe, and healthy work area and comply with environmental and occupational health and safety standards and legal requirements.Ensure that all employees receive Safety training annually.Responsible for Human Capital management in the department and for the management and co-ordination of all direct reports.Ensure that agreed numbers of motivated, suitably competent, committed employees with valid licenses are available at all required times.Performance Management (performance documented, reviews & feedback done, PDPs implemented) bi-annually.Ensure that shift and duty rosters are in place and working and that all employees comply with statutory working hours and with the Company's leave and sick leave policies and standards.Deliver the department's EE targets.To ensure full compliance to all policies, processes, and Quality Management Systems like ISO 22000, RTMS, IBL Audit Requirements, etc.RequirementsGrade 12, although a tertiary qualification in Transport/Logistics management will be an advantage.At least five years' operational experience at management level in a road freight company.Knowledge of vehicle and equipment technology, specifications & application.Working knowledge of all relevant Legislation and Regulations.Good verbal and written communication skills.Computer literate (Outlook/Excel/Word/Database).Understanding the Company's management systems, policies, and procedures.Ability to chair disciplinary hearings, facilitate meetings and conduct interviews.BenefitsSalary: R800K/yr – R600K/yr, salary negotiablePerformance BonusPrivate Health CareFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Training & DevelopmentPaid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
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