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Operations Manager

Recruiter : Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions

REF: #9030/Kwazulu Natal/Operations Manager/9030

Advert Details

Recruiter: Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions Updated on: 2018-02-22 05:10:03
Start Date: 2018-01-18 End Date: 2018-02-21
AA/EE: Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Durban Available: ASAP
Category: Chemical / Petrochemical Offer: Market Related

Introduction

We have a great opportunity at Unitrans Petroleum Business Unit as a Operations Manager to manage business processes, manage and control revenue (costs and Profits) Please view full job spec for more information.

Minimum Requirements

  • B Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • +/ - 10years experience in a senior management role in supply chain and logistics management
  • Sound knowledge of company policies and procedures including financial reporting procedures
  • Understanding of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management.
  • Sound knowledge of company health, safety, environment and quality policies and procedures
  • Understanding of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
  • Extensive experience and knowledge in operations management
  • Sound knowledge of the logistics and supply chain management environment
  • Knowledge of vehicle applications by operation
  • Knowledge of financial management principles
  • Excellent management and human resources skills
  • Good human resources management skills
  • Computer Literacy

 

Job Specification

Financial management

  • Forecast reports (monthly)
  • Budgets ( annually)
  • Audit Reports
  • Develop forecasts and financial budgets for strategic business unit

Management of operations

  • Plan and organize Strategic Business Unit resources optimally in respect of developing plans and strategies, scheduling and forecasting
  • Develop and manage programs, plans and budgets for specific projects / contracts to be undertaken
  • Manage the individual Service Level Agreements to ensure compliance to the agreements at all times
  • Ensure adherence to fleet maintenance and manufacturing standards
  • Monitor equipment performance trends and apply corrective and preventative strategy actions.
  • Ensure that all standards are met in respect of the vehicle replacement

Effective management of customer relationships

  • Ensure and maintain a healthy client relationship, providing a best practice solution to the client supply chain needs, resulting in contract renewal
  • Undertake Customer Service Audits to obtain feedback on customer satisfaction levels
  • Undertake client entertainment a minimum of once a year within budget

Business development

  • Develop and manage Business Development Plans in accordance with the overall Business Plan, to achieve a growth of 5% on revenue ( organic or new business) with current or new client base in current area of responsibility for the financial period
  • Assist with business development programs to achieve market growth and market penetration objectives set in the overall Business Plan and implementation thereof

SHEQ

  • Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks identified, limiting all safety risks to a minimum and ensuring zero LTI scores.
  • Monitor accident levels and implement accident prevention measures
  • Safety and security Orientation
  • Technical and professional Competence
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act legislation

Human Resources

  • Ensure Employment Equity Targets are met according to employment Equity Plan
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures as well as Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Ensure career development by undertaking a training needs analysis and training budget annually
  • Maintain good industrial relations with staff/ relevant unions and shop stewards on a contract level
  • Road traffic legislation
  • National Bargaining Council Agreements ( NBC)

Only web based applications will be considered.

For any assistance/queries in registering your CV please email: unitranssupport@pnet.co.za or call: 010 140 3099

“Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions appointments are done in line with the relevant Employment Equity Plans in South Africa and Namibia whereby preference is given to people from designated groups.”