Depot Manager (Ref: SFG060820)

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Port Elizabeth
  • Applications have closed

SFG Engineering Services

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Diploma / Certificate in Production or Logistics Management

Experience:

  • Experience and knowledge of the industry
  • Ability to collect, analyse and use relevant information
  • Ability to manage and motivate a workforce
  • Ability to remain focused under pressure
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • HR / IR Procedures
  • Good all-round technical competence

 

Job responsibilities:

  • Control of Vehicle movement
  • Ensuring all client’s requirements are met, including stock requirements
  • Effective management of Admin, Workshop, Refrigeration, Yard and Estimating departments
  • Planning of movement of work through the yard as per client requirements
  • Ensuring yard space is used efficiently
  • Daily shift planning and communication of shift plans
  • Reconciling client’s bookings per vessel with stock on hand
  • Arranging of pre-allocations and surveys
  • Daily communication with clients
  • Driving customer service
  • Communication of company vision, mission and objectives to the team
  • Effective team management
  • Compliance with OHS Act and Regulations
  • Daily inspections of forklifts
  • Ensuring safety of yard surfaces
  • Container stacks are secure
  • Plant and equipment maintenance and safety
  • Training and licensing
  • Management of all staff records (time sheets, overtime, leave, etc.)
  • Asset management (fixed and movable)
  • Diesel and activity reports
  • Ensure suitable operational procedures are in place
  • Ensure Depot sustainability and profitability, whilst managing within agreed budgets
  • Budget and management reporting
  • Uphold ethical business practices and adhere to all contractual obligations

 

Specific Requirements/Additional information

Required skills:

  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,

percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or

diagram form.

  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardised situations.
  • Requires good eyesight for container identification and the checking of container stacks.
  • Must be able to travel to and from work during, and outside of, normal working hours.