General informations

Job Title

WAREHOUSING
SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER M/F

Contract Type

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Job Location

Africa, Tanzania, United Republic of, DAR ES SALAAM

Education Level

Master or equivalent

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

Objective:
o Manage a client portfolio, in a sustainable & profitable way
o Set goals in terms of quality of service & costs control
o Drive business results through steady growth of the gross margin

Key Responsibilities:
• Inform N-1 of the entity strategy/ evolutions and communicate on required alignments
• Responsible to ensure complete management of the following sites. These are Vingunguti, Chango'mbe, Mikocheni, Tegeta and Ubungo
• The Site Operations Manager is responsible for all operational activities, ensuring the safe and effective completion of work on time.
• He/She manages and oversees traffic flow in the yard.
• Responsible for lifting and handling operations as per approved handling and lifting methodology, receiving of cargo formalities, safe storage, dispatching, data recording, security, maintenance, sanitation, and administrative functions.
• He/She will ensure regular mechanical maintenance of company assets
• He/She will prioritise safety of operations above all other priorities. Safety is a key area for the company and a strong safety work ethic is essential.
• Provide Management of day-to-day outdoor and indoor operations according to Company's policies and given Contract Logistics priorities, including accurate checking of the incoming/outgoing traffic (equipment, freight, vehicles).
• Implement and ensure effective execution of the open yard and repository policies
• Ensure coordination of loading/unloading/stuffing/unstuffing operations with strict follow-up of lifting and security procedures in place.
• Ensure cargo inspection is performed systematically and damages reported immediately on the relevant communication platforms.
• Supervise and follow up inventories and computerized inventory management. Maintain database and provide accurate recording of stock movements.
• Manage Staff in co-ordination with Company's HR Department: Hiring, training, developing and supervising staff to meet company standards
• Ensure that sites, equipment, material, and vehicles are maintained in a safe condition and are regularly serviced.
• Ensure stock control of consumable materials including PPE and alert on shortage.
• Alert Company's Management in case of significant operational issue (with impact on safety and/or quality of service).
• Oversee the organization of the tool-box meeting and team briefings
• Ensure site maintenance issues are reported and that remedial actions are implemented.
• Identify operational risks and/or bottle necks and provide risks assessments and process improvement report
• Establish regular activity reporting in line with client and Management instructions
• Manage KPI meetings with clients and reporting

Profile

Education
• Post-Graduate qualification – MBA, Enterprise Management, Logistics, or an
equivalent

Experience
• At least 10 years' experience in Logistics
• At least 5 years' experience as a Manager/ Leader
• International experience would be an added advantage

Skills
• Organised
• Natural Leader
• Team player
• Innovative
• Problem Solver
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to impose authority
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good use of email