Assistant Manager

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an Assistant Manager for Operations in the Philippines. The role focuses on supervising daily waste management activities, optimizing manpower and fleet use, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead supervisors and field crews while coordinating routes and maintenance, delivering efficient service and cost control. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in operations, supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and solid Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant operations experience, preferably in waste management, logistics, hauling, transportation, or environmental services.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily waste collection, hauling, transportation, and disposal operations.
• Supervise operations personnel, including supervisors, drivers, collectors, and helpers.
• Coordinate manpower schedules, vehicle deployment, routes, and daily assignments.
• Monitor operational productivity, service completion, fleet utilization, fuel consumption, and operating costs.
• Address operational issues, delays, missed collections, and customer complaints.
• Coordinate with Fleet/Maintenance regarding vehicle availability, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, SOPs, waste handling procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
• Assist the Operations Manager in implementing operational plans, policies, and improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Willingness to work weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

Assistant Manager for Operations is responsible for assisting in the overall management and supervision of daily waste management operations, ensuring efficient service delivery, proper manpower and fleet utilization, safety, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily waste collection, hauling, transportation, and disposal operations
• Supervise operations personnel, including supervisors, drivers, collectors, and helpers
• Coordinate manpower schedules, vehicle deployment, routes, and daily assignments
• Monitor operational productivity, service completion, fleet utilization, fuel consumption, and operating costs
• Address operational issues, delays, missed collections, and customer complaints
• Coordinate with Fleet/Maintenance regarding vehicle availability, repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, SOPs, waste handling procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality
• Assist the Operations Manager in implementing operational plans, policies, and improvement programs

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant operations experience, preferably in waste management, logistics, hauling, transportation, or environmental services
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Willing to work in both office and field environments and on weekends/holidays when required