Operations Manager (Transport) Needed in Saudi Arabia

Skills Provision is searching for an Operations Manager for a Transport company in the Middle East.

Location: Saudi Arabia

Position: Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive Tax-Free salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package available

The Role

• Responsible and accountable for all daily operational activities of the business unit, including resource management staff, equipment, transport vehicles and billing.
• Responsible for day-to-day liaison with key customer contacts to ensure that all queries & expectations of the customer are met.
• To act as the singular point of contact to the Customer for all operational and service levels issues, and, as a result, to be aware of and influence all aspects in the entire Staff Transport process
• To actively participate in the daily planning of the Staff Transport Operations activities.
• Understand and apply the corporate Vision & Mission statement to overall longer-term strategy and manage the operations in line with & in order to achieve all objectives of the annual business plan.
• Ensure that the operational strategy incorporates the growth and expectations of the customer.
• Accept full ownership of the operational aspects and deadlines
• Ensure that all internal KPIs are exceeded & the reporting thereof are relevant, timeouts, accurate & Such KPIs will result in continuous improvement in productivity, quality and service levels.
• Accountable to the customer for achieving all SLA agreed service levels
• Manage the Human Resources of the business unit through competency-based recruitment, on-the-job training and development, motivation, guidance, and control to achieve the highest standards of productivity and agreed customer service levels.
• Focus on team building, accountability, and discipline in an enabling environment.
• Ensure that the Supervisors and operations team are exceeding the daily operational expectations and being responsible for overall staff control
• Ensure an adequate level of internal controls through strict implementation of company policies, standards and procedures in Staff Transport Operations in order to mitigate against risks of both loss & reduced service levels.
• Accountable for ensuring the safety and security of all people and assets under the Business Unit

Requirements

• A degree preferably in Transportation & Logistics management
• Have logistics experience with a proven track record in transportation
• Must have in depth knowledge of staff transport operations
• Must have extensive experience in Fleet Management
• Must be a leader with a strategic, analytical approach to business
• Be able to communicate and present in both verbal and written English
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Results orientated
• Strong IT skills

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