Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager – Wagon Maintenance & Rail Logistics

Location: Cameroon (On-site)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day wagon maintenance, rail logistics, and site operations in Cameroon. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable wagon operations while leading maintenance activities, coordinating manpower, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily wagon maintenance and operational activities to ensure maximum fleet availability and reliability.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with client operational teams to ensure smooth project execution and high customer satisfaction.
• Monitor wagon availability, breakdowns, maintenance turnaround time (TAT), and operational KPIs.
• Lead site operations, including manpower planning, contractor management, and workforce deployment.
• Coordinate with global support teams for spare parts, consumables, technical assistance, and maintenance planning.
• Track inventory, manage spare parts, and implement cost-control initiatives.
• Prepare operational, maintenance, and project progress reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations, HSE standards, quality requirements, and environmental policies.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering .
• 10–12 years of experience in heavy engineering, heavy manufacturing, railway, rolling stock, mining, fleet maintenance, or industrial operations .
• Strong experience in maintenance planning, preventive and corrective maintenance, and site operations.
• Experience managing technical teams, contractors, and manpower deployment.
• Knowledge of inventory management, spare parts planning, and logistics coordination.
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.