Operations Manager - Cleaning Industry

SUMMARY:
A successful company based in Cape Winelands is seeking to employ a Operations Manager to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities: 

Customer relations:                         

• Build and maintain strong client relationship with the client
• Regular communication with the client
• Understand and manage the needs of the client
• Implement cleaning plan to the client’s satisfaction
• Deliver a prompt and superior service to all clients – always going the extra mile

Complaints management;

• Manage and report complaints, according to the non-conformance process.
• Follow up and provide client with timeous feedback regarding complaints.

Sales;

• Farm existing clients for cross sales opportunities and additional business. E.g. High cleaning, carpet cleaning etc. (Typical “once-off” cleaning opportunities)
• Identify new business opportunities or clients and provide leads to Head Office

Human Resources;

• Provide strong leadership to all cleaners at sites.
• Implement the Industrial Relations policy where needed.
• Provide cleaning staff with on-the-job training.
• Ensure all sites are staffed efficiently
• Manage Absenteeism
• Do interviews with candidates
• Effective communication with staff
• Ensure time sheets/ attendance sheets are completed correctly
•  Complete weekly Supervisor Report
• Adherence to company policy and procedures

•    A strong focus on employee safety, service- and process quality and environmental responsibility.
•     Ensure that cleaners adhere to all Safety procedures.
• Ensure that all operations are in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
•  Maintain and check that all equipment is in good working condition and safely stored
• Ensure that waste management systems are implemented and maintained at all sites according to waste streams and customer requirements
• Ensure that all recyclable waste is recycled
• Ensure that waste disposal cost is minimized          
• Ensure SHEQ site file is implemented and maintained               

Brand and image;

• Adherence to the Uniform- and Dress code policy.
• Maintain and manage a professional Brand image

Profitability;                          

• Control direct expenses.
• Manage stock, e.g.  complete requisitions for orders, know what stock is available; plan in advance to replace stock.
• Reduce cost, lead time, waste and accidents
• Regulate staff costs.

 Equipment;

• Controlling use of equipment (i.e. only authorized / trained people)
• Maintaining condition of equipment
• Reporting abuse of equipment
• Recording movement of equipment
• Ensure availability of equipment

Experienced required: 

• Previous Management experience (2 yrs. minimum)
• Managed client contracts previously and/or
• Managed 40 employees
• Previous Cleaning Industry experience would be an advantage
• Windows Office package
• Clear and concise communicator.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Be able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients

To apply, please send your CV to melanie@------
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. 

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