Yard Manager Job in Kenya (45K)

Our client a waste management company in Kenya is seeking to fill the position of a Yard Manager urgently

Job Brief:
 The Job Holder will ensure smooth operations of the fleet and the yard by coordinating repairs and maintenance, fueling and driver pool management

Roles
  • Maintains an organized and logical yard operation
  • Plan daily / weekly manpower needs based upon business demands and closely monitors overtime hours
  • Assigns tasks ensuring efficient allocation of labor maximizing productivity
  • Oversees facility equipment: ensures equipment is safe, operational and regularly serviced
  • Motivates trains and develops a productive cohesive team.
  • Continually trains employees in the ergonomic and safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment. 
  • Empower employees to take ownership in the use, maintenance and safety of all tools and equipment.
  • Ensure employees are provided with and consistently use approved safety equipment.
  • Conducts weekly safety meetings and consistently executes all safety policies. 
  • Directs supervisors and foremen ensuring safe working practices are strictly adhered to while maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Conducts monthly safety/yard inspections, documents findings/observations and distributes to appropriate management personnel.
Academic Qualifications
  • Business related degree/Diploma
  • At least three (3) years working experience in a transit company/garbage collection company
  • Leadership skills
Email the CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com by 5th August, 2016 clearly indicating ‘Yard Manager ‘on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted