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)
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