DEPOT MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Malawi – Malawi: Our client seeks to an additional member to their growing team

POSITION INFO:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Schooling qualification
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics, Agriculture or similar
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge in word and excel packages
• 3-5 years management/supervisory experience
• Interpersonal skills with special emphasis on industrial relations
• Excellent customer service skills

Specialized Management:  Land Preparation Services

• Coordinate and oversee mechanized land preparation operations
• Knowledge of field survey process and ability to interpret maps and designs
• Working knowledge of the sugar cane / industry
• Manage all aspects of equipment performance and productivity
• Become proficient with supporting hardware and/or systems (Trimble currently preferred) that may be introduced from time to time (keep pace with technology)
• Actively promote additional / new opportunities to expand the business

1. Minimum tillage
2. Mechanical planting
3. Drone spraying

• Compile and present meaningful reports to management & the client

General Management: Management of operational processes and contracts/service:

• Ensure proper utilization and scheduling of vehicles to achieve production targets as per customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements
• Vehicle downtime to be monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
• Constantly monitor the fleet to ensure:

1. Vehicle and driver security
2. Optimal usage of fuel
3. No unnecessary production delays

• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to

1. Work Rates (as per client requirements)
2. Safety and security standards
3. Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff

• Timeous vehicle inspections and servicing
• Identify, implement, and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy, and customer requirement
• Manage and control vehicle maintenance, including:

1. Tyre tracking and scrapping requirements
2. Tyre cost and quality – though management of supplier’s agreement
3. Tyre management system

Management of financial and administration requirements

• Monitor and manage costs
• Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
• Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products
• Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
• Monitor and reconcile
• Daily kilometers travelled
• Monitoring fuel
• Rectify problematic vehicle or drivers
• Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
• Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording

Management of safety, health, environment and quality

• Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required, which includes:

1. Condition of the vehicles
2. Appearance of drivers
3. Appearance of offices

• Manage accidence and insurance
• Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
• Safety and security orientation
• Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks

Effective management of human resources

• Effective Performance management
• Develop performance standards
• Measure performance accordingly for each position
• Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
• Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
• Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
• Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
• Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates
• Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
• Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of the Employment Equity Plan
• Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations
• Grievances
• Human resources report monthly

Effective customer relationship management

• Undertake effective client relationship management, including client entertainment when necessary
• Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
• Monitoring and measuring

 ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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