Transguard group Hiring for Assistant Operations Manager at Dubai Full Time

Transguard Group was established in 2001 and has diversified significantly. We lead in the fields of Cash Services, Security Services, Manpower Services, Facilities Management & Aviation. Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted business support and outsourcing provider and has a large, dynamic and culturally diverse workforce with 50,000 employees

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Operations Manager – Transport & Fleet to join our team at Transguard Group.

Scope

Responsible for the daily fleet management and compliance for the groupwide fleet vehicles encompassing soft fleet multipurpose vehicles and the company passenger buses, leased, owned and third party.

Also responsible for the group wide branding activity and for the group wide driver training program, maintaining the high standards within the fleet.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring Transguard’s vehicle fleet is managed and maintained to the highest standardsManage the corporate branding for TG fleet vehicles ensuring standards are always maintained with audit compliance at 100% consistentlyWork closely with our business and operations teams to deliver the highest possible level of service to our customers and BUsManage the legal compliance for the TG owned and leased vehicles ensuring that regulations are upheld under the relevant legislationsManage the GPS system ensuring that operations have the appropriate reporting to manage vehicle and driver performance Manage the third-party suppliers to ensure full cost and service compliance Manage the TG owned fleet to ensure that maintenance schedules are published and maintained definite, and implement policies and procedures for the bus and soft fleet department, enforcing and upholding standard operating proceduresManage the transport suppliers in providing transport services, quotes for new routes and adhoc requestsEnsure that vehicles are registered and operating within all UAE legal requirements, e.g. RTA registration, vehicle insurance, driver requirementsManage fleet monthly audits “branding and body condition”Ensure allocated vehicles general financial matters are addressed and cleared on time weekly/monthlySchedule monthly meetings with TG BU and suppliers, and ensure full compliancePractice best methods for fleet optimizations and cost reduction, e.g., vehicle swapping, off-hiring beyond contractual vehicles

Skills

Knowledge – Experience

5 years of experience in the Transportation industry including 2 years in a management role3 years of experience in the Middle East

Knowledge – Education

Degree in Logistics

Technical skills

Business Process AnalysisContract ManagementEffective Meeting ManagementFinancial Reporting & ComplianceHealth, Safety, Environment & Risk Management – ComplianceManaging SafelyQuality Assurance – ComplianceDaily Operational ReportingData Management / AnalysisIncident & Accident ReportingConflict Management & Resolution

Hard skills

Supplier / Vendor ManagementUAE Legislation and Local or Federal Regulatory ComplianceVehicle Fleet ManagementIntermediate Computer SkillsAudit & ComplianceCost Accounting & ManagementLean Six Sigma Problem Solving / Analytical Thinking

Soft skills

Administration Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementStaff Development and Employee RelationsPlanning & OrganizingSafety & Security ManagementCross-Cultural Work EnvironmentsCost Reductions / Profitability ImprovementTeam LeadershipProcurement ManagementTransportation Management / Maintenance ManagementTraining & Staff SupervisionPolicy and Procedure Development & Implementation