Finance-Jobs in United States

Key Objectives:

The Operations Manager is required to oversee, plan, and manage the entire fleet and operations management

Main Activities:

Ground Operations

• Oversee the Operations team in managing the daily operations activities and ensuring timeliness of order deliveries, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Review and coordinate with the team on fleet schedules, assignments and laytime
• Conduct daily operations roll call to enforce discipline and ensure smooth coordination and delegation of tasks between administrative team and ground operations
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service team to handle customer feedback and resolve operational issues

Leadership and Mentoring

• Mentor and motivate Operations team to achieve Operational KPIs
• Establish Key Result Areas and performance review for the team
• Promote and align processes and objectives with organizational business focus on Digitalization, Internalization, and Sustainability

Fleet Planning and Management

• Develop and implement strategies for fleet management, including vehicle servicing, maintain mandatory equipment onboard each vehicle, equipment required onboard vehicle to fulfil client's contract, and vendor negotiations
• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement teams to manage maintenance of fleet and equipment
• Monitor market trends and technological advancements to ensure the fleet remains modern and cost-effective

Maintenance and Repairs

• Prepare and assess department budget to drive cost reductions for maintenance and repair for fleet of vehicles
• Establish maintenance schedules, procedures to minimize downtime, ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet
• Oversee maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and servicing, to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Manage relationships with maintenance vendors and ensure quality of service

Digitalization and Analytics

• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, optimize performance, and reduce costs
• Evaluate and manage fleet management software and telematics solutions to improve tracking, monitoring, and reporting capabilities
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve fleet operations

Compliance and Risk Management

• Conduct weekly meetings and monthly toolbox meetings to plan, track and monitor tasks assigned to the team
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including licensing, insurance, and environmental standards

Maintain accurate records and documentation related to fleet operations, inspections, and incidents

Qualifications / Experience:

• Relevant degree or diploma
• At least 5 years of managerial experience in logistics or fleet management
• Experienced in oil & gas industry is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge in Operations Management and technical automotive knowledge
• Good numerical, analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills
• Able to handle stress and meet deadlines