PERMANENT OPERATIONS MANAGER - CLEANING INDUSTRY IN STELLENBOSCH

A successful company based in Cape Winelands is seeking to employ a Operations Manager to join their team. 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 Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) 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...