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Faisal Iqbal Shaikh

Saudi Arabia,Jeddah

Summary

Talented Operations Supervisor versed in business and employee management. Offering 10+ years of experience in Operations Management. Decisive leader and strategic problem solver with excellent communication and planning abilities.

Administrative leader experienced in business operations and team oversight. Seeks opportunities to improve processes, procedures and practices. Excels with minimal supervision and decisively approaches problems.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations supervisor

Wusool United Transportation Co.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured fleet safety by implementing regular vehicle inspections.
  • Improved fuel efficiency with strategic route planning.
  • Managed fleet maintenance, reduced downtime significantly.
  • Reduced operational costs by negotiating favourable contracts with suppliers.
  • Implemented new tracking system to improve real-time logistics information.
  • Trained drivers in safe and efficient driving techniques, promoting a culture of safety within the team.
  • Supervised loading procedures, ensuring accuracy of deliveries.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for improved records management.
  • Fostered customer relationships through effective communication and problem resolution strategies, leading to increased satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with other departments to synchronise operations and achieve organisational objectives effectively.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, ensuring accurate record-keeping practices were upheld across the fleet operation.
  • Warmly greeted customers and maintained positive relationships, generating consistent repeat business.
  • Coordinated driver schedules for optimised workload distribution.
  • Managed staff rota scheduling to ensure 24 and 7 coverage without exhausting resources.
  • Coordinating with drivers for cleaning and maintenance of buses, and ensuring the safety equipment working.
  • Provided vehicle repair and maintenance recommendations to customers, outlining costs and provide details to maintain transparency and build trust.
  • Managed teams of 500+ driver's, providing clear instruction and training to achieve company goals .
  • Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in Odoo.
  • Carry out fleet and driver daily management and Maintaining

records of vehicles, location and drivers, Etc.,

  • Make sure all drivers adhere to transport regulations and understand and procure the licenses and permits they need to legally carry passengers.
  • Control transfer and movement of vehicles between project locations as required by operations and management
  • Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends.
  • Monitor and ensure fleet operation in compliance with company rules and regulations.
  • Ensure that all paperwork associated with each run is accurate
  • Facilitate and implement corrective actions and capacity building to manage entire fleet to achieve company objectives
  • Maintaining a fleet inventory of all vehicles , including their make and model, purchase/rental date, current mileage, and any repairs that need to be made etc..
  • Ensuring that all company vehicles are valid insured and registered
  • Coordinating with third party (PG) to arrange maintenance and repair services for vehicles.
  • Maintaining records of fuel usage and mileage for each vehicle in order to prepare invoices for billing purposes ( Time sheet)
  • Communicating with vendors or customers regarding service appointments for each vehicle
  • Reporting vehicle accidents or other incidents involving any vehicles to insurance companies or legal departments as appropriate.
  • Working with the human resources department to schedule employee training on vehicles
  • Coordinating with the accounting department to arrange for payment for services
  • Provide management with Daily /Weekly/ monthly reports on vehicle status & usage, fuel issued,

Senior Executive

ORRA
Mumbai, India
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Extensive experience in administration Management responsible for looking after all Annual maintenance Contracts for pan India - 90+ locations
  • AMC includes a Diesel generator, Air conditioning, Water purifier, Caratometer, diamond detection machine, lift, Music license, Record management, FAS system, Pest control services, etc
  • Ensure all essential tasks are performed across showrooms including regular AMC visits, preventive and comprehensive breakdown, timely servicing, repair, and avoiding delays
  • Efficiently Scheduling and tracking maintenance calendar and log for all locations
  • Addressing concerns related to the maintenance department after consistent conversations with the store manager and vendors
  • Working on an Oracle system which includes creating new vendors, drafting purchase orders for reviewing and approval, taking receipts against invoices received from vendors, record keeping, and documentation
  • Working on MGW to track all logs raised by an internal team from pan India locations and to ensure all tickets escalated to us is closed within timeliness
  • Introducing new vendors, negotiating costs, renewals, and updating terms in contracts

Senior Process Associate

TCS
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Transportation coordinators' duties and responsibilities, Arrange efficient delivery routes and dispatch drivers
  • Use GPS to track truck locations to monitor drivers and find efficient routes
  • Act as the first port of call for drivers
  • Help load and unload goods from distribution trucks
  • Use radio frequency scanners to read barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, etc., while picking and putting away orders
  • Audit goods for inconsistencies or defects
  • Safely store goods by following proper storage procedures (as outlined by the FDA and AATB)
  • Collaborate with senior employees, such as transportation managers, to find ways to make the transportation process more efficient (e.g., limit damaged merchandise and loading errors, increase load capacity)
  • Use time management software to improve on-time performance and automation
  • Oversee port clearance, such as load needs, loading/offloading capabilities, and shipping configurations
  • Check equipment in preparation for HAZMAT inspections when transporting hazardous materials
  • Perform quality control checks that follow ISO standards
  • Create and maintain transportation paperwork, such as driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR), trip reports, driver logs, and invoices
  • Report and maintain key performance indicators regarding mileages, fuel tax reporting, shipment details, stock levels, on-time delivery, and defects
  • Implement and contribute to warehouse management software (WMS)
  • Maintain and respond to complaints or feedback from clients and drivers, directing them to suitable parties if necessary
  • Review driver time sheets for payroll and create driver pay slips
  • Document driver concerns, and driver policy violations, referring to a senior employee if necessary

Senior Administrator

JKB Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 11.2021
  • Property Acquisition & leasing / Business Development, Vendor Management, Course Formation, Office Transition

Executive - Administrative Operations & Front Desk

Sannam S4 Management India Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Office management, Human Resource Management, Travel Management, Commercial leasing

Executive - Travel Coordinator

Exotic Travel and Tours Agency
Mumbai
01.2015 - 11.2018
  • Office management, Handling Domestic & International Ticketing Counter
  • Handling corporate bookings, Amendments, Cancellations, Group bookings and online bookings
  • International and Domestic Fares and ticketing
  • Working out minimum fares for all airlines
  • Providing accurate and up-to-date market data to the client's satisfaction
  • Liaised with Airline Company and solving customer queries
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Handled Domestic & International Packages
  • Handled Inbound and Outbound Hotels and Package & Visa

Supervisor

Saudi Ground Services (SGS)
Jeddah
08.2014 - 11.2014
  • Dealing With Passenger Enquiries About Flight Departures And Arrivals
  • Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
  • Making roster for check in agent
  • Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Marketing Management & Research

Mumbai University
India
03.2021 - 04.2022

Diploma Course - Canda Based

IATA -International Air Transport Association

Diploma - Information Technology

The Maharashtra State Certificate in IT(MSCIT)
India

Skills

  • Human Resource Management
  • On-Boarding Activities
  • Joining / Exit Formalities
  • Employment Law and Compliance
  • Office Administration
  • General Office Administration
  • Corporate Security
  • Cost Management
  • Operations
  • Transportation
  • Vendor Management
  • Business Development
  • Project Execution
  • Facilities Management
  • Utilities Management
  • Corporate Liaisons
  • Workspace Management
  • Vehicle repair
  • Staff training
  • Contract management
  • Logistical planning
  • Supply negotiation
  • Operational support
  • Compliance standards
  • Routing
  • Budget analysis
  • Excel proficiency
  • Schedule development
  • Logical reasoning
  • Coordination
  • Knowledge of Odoo
  • Accounting
  • Problem-solving
  • Public relations
  • Team Management
  • Time management
  • Programme development
  • Communication skills
  • Commercial vehicle management
  • FASTER Asset Solutions
  • Vehicle downtime management
  • Driver log corrections
  • FleetCheck
  • Vendor contract negotiation
  • Insurance claims handling
  • Vehicle management
  • MOT and repair bookings
  • Hiring and training procedures
  • Direct stakeholder management

Certification

  • The Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology (MSCIT)
  • Proficient in Excel with Macros, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Diploma Course - Canada Based
  • IATA - International Air Transport Association

Languages

Urdu
Fluent
English
Native
Marathi
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Cooking - I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and cuisines, which allows me to be creative and also develop my organizational skills in planning meals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations supervisor

Wusool United Transportation Co.
06.2024 - Current

Senior Executive

ORRA
06.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Process Associate

TCS
05.2022 - 05.2023

Postgraduate Degree - Marketing Management & Research

Mumbai University
03.2021 - 04.2022

Executive - Administrative Operations & Front Desk

Sannam S4 Management India Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2021

Executive - Travel Coordinator

Exotic Travel and Tours Agency
01.2015 - 11.2018

Supervisor

Saudi Ground Services (SGS)
08.2014 - 11.2014

Senior Administrator

JKB Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
06.2001 - 11.2021

Diploma Course - Canda Based

IATA -International Air Transport Association

Diploma - Information Technology

The Maharashtra State Certificate in IT(MSCIT)
Faisal Iqbal Shaikh