Fleet Operations Manager (Scania Trucks / MAN Trucks / Hitachi Equipment / Quarry / Load and Haul)

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing haulage operations in line with agreed contract terms with the client.
• Ensuring optimized utilization of trucks, equipment and personnel to provide service efficiency.
• Managing maintenance team, plant operators, haulage drivers and support staff.
• Ensuring daily haulage targets are achieved through maximum trips per truck per day.
• Tracking of mileage, fuel consumption, tyre consumption and downtime.
• Creating and implementing planned preventative maintenance programs for all vehicles and equipment.
• Continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Fostering a team culture of positivity and interdepartmental cohesion.
• Mentoring and training of subordinates.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar relevant field.
• Training or certification in supply chain management.
• 5 years previous experience in fleet operations management for load and haul and transporting of ore within a cement / quarrying / limestone or mining environment.
• Limestone extraction experience advantageous.
• Well-versed in creating and implementing fleet policies from acquisition to replacement cycle.
• Good coordination of maintenance operations and planning.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and team management skills with the ability to create positive interdepartmental relationships.
• Able to work achieve stringent deadlines.
• Proven experience providing mentoring and training.
• Previous expatriate experience in East Africa preferred.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Residential basis.
• 2 year renewable contract.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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