Operations Manager

Position:

Job Summary

equipment rental

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Operations Management

• Develop and implement operational strategies and KPIs for rental, mining, and construction activities.
• Forecast equipment, manpower, and material requirements as per project schedules.
• Optimize resource allocation across projects and rental operations.
• Coordinate with rental, maintenance, project, and procurement teams for seamless operations.

2. Equipment Rental Management

• Oversee fleet utilization, maintenance, repairs, and lifecycle management.
• Implement rental policies, pricing structures, and rental agreements.
• Monitor utilization, rental profitability, and cost-per-hour metrics.
• Manage logistics related to equipment deployment, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and minimize equipment downtime.

3. Mining Project Operations

• Manage daily mining-site operations including machinery, manpower, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to achieve production targets.
• Plan and implement maintenance schedules for mining equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety, statutory, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor operational expenditures and implement cost-control measures.

4. Steel Construction Operations

• Oversee site operations for fabrication, erection, welding, and finishing of steel structures.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams for timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Implement quality control systems to meet project specifications.
• Manage subcontractors and third-party vendors.
• Oversee site logistics, manpower deployment, and risk management.

5. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Develop and enforce safety protocols across all operations.
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, training sessions, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with national and local regulatory requirements.
• Promote and sustain a strong safety-first culture.

6. Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and manage operational budgets for rental, mining, and construction verticals.
• Track CAPEX, OPEX, margins, and profitability metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Submit periodic performance reports to senior management.

7. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor operations, maintenance, logistics, and site teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to build a high-performance culture.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement improvement initiatives.
• Enhance collaboration across departments.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements using Lean, Kaizen, and similar methodologies.
• Improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance turnaround times.
• Utilize ERP and fleet management tools for data-driven tracking and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration (Master’s preferred).

Experience

• 5+ years

  of operations experience in equipment rental, mining, or construction.
• Experience managing large fleets of heavy machinery.
• Exposure to steel construction operations preferred.
• Proven capability in project management, cost control, and team leadership.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and multitasking abilities.
• Financial acumen with hands-on budgeting experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of safety standards, preventive maintenance, and quality systems.
• Proficiency in SAP systems, fleet management software, and MS Office.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive problem-solver with a results-driven mindset.
• Adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and strong work ethics.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment utilization rate (rental fleet)
• Rental revenue growth and profitability
• Maintenance downtime and turnaround time
• On-time, on-budget project delivery
• Safety performance (incident rate, compliance levels)
• Operational cost optimization
• Employee productivity and retention

Preferred candidate profile