Depot Operations Manager

Strategy : Achieve the optimal mix of production and cost in Depot operations with constant focus on improving efficiency.

Depot Operations Management

• Ensure safe and cost-effective management of Depots in line with Group Standards and Local Regulatory requirements.
• Ensure optimal depot performance in line with sales budget.
• Monitoring of bulk and cylinder stock at the depots and ensure no losses in the area of operations.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve production and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset and stock management, for area of operations.
• Ensure business continuity and maintain effective contingency plans to minimise disruption of operational activities.
• Manage key internal and external stake holder relationships.

Reporting:

Daily, Weekly & Monthly reporting of Depot Operational KPI’s, Audit compliance reports (Maestro/ Maestro LOG etc.),
Material Balance Reports etc.

People Management:

• Demonstrate and apply the necessary operational, managerial and leadership skills required for the effective running of the
• Depot Operations.
• Effectively manage employees through applying the company HR principles, and to develop, coach and mentor Team members to promote a positive working environment which will attract and retain skilled staff and increase productivityCollaborate with different departments within the company to achieve the company goals as a Team.
• Effectively Manage the Permanent contract employees at Depot’s (Security Services, Cylinder Handling etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• A professional Degree in Engineering (B-Tech/BSc) in the area of (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Process)- NQF-7
• A minimum of 10 years working experience on the operations side, in the downstream Oil & Gas or LPG industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• A good knowledge of all relevant legislation related to Depot Operations and HSEQ functions, e.g. OHS-Act; HAZCHEM Regulations; Road Transportation Act, SANS Codes and SABS Regulations applicable for LPG industry.
• Knowledge & Exposure to Supply Chain, and Transport.
• Knowledge & Exposure to Industrial relationship and Contract management.
• Knowledge & Exposure to various management systems (ISO, TQM etc.)