Depot Supervisor – Ladysmith Full Time

The Logistics and Transport team is looking for a Depot Supervisor in the Ladysmith area to join their team.

As Depot Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following activities :

Stock:

Maintain levels at set targets to minimise working capital requirements and to meet customer demands.
Reconcile daily ensuring that sales transactions are processed and quality control is maintained.
Ensure Ssam balances to Sap daily, Depot gains/losses are explained and kept at tolerance levels
Ensure stock gains/losses are within accepted norms/standards to minimise stock losses.
Supervise the loading and distribution of product in the Depot
The right product, in the right time, at the right quantity against set service levels and transport KPI’s to meet customer requirements and improve the efficiency and optimisation of the transport.
Ensure Products loaded are reconciled daily to maintain quality and stock control.
Transactions on Ssam, SAP and EDI with regards to road and rail gantry are transacted correctly and timeously.
Product received into Depot via Rail and Road is of the correct quality, quantity and correct storage locations.
Drain backs are conducted safely.
Delivery gains/losses are within accepted norms/standards to minimise stock losses.

Maintenance

Supervise the depot’s maintenance programmes at minimum cost ensuring no loss of revenue due to downtime in the depot’s operation, the company’s assets are protected, and all risk is minimised.
Assist Depot Manager in compiling annual maintenance budgets for Depot to ensure accurate and sufficient allocation funds.
HSSEQ

Supervise the HSSEQ of the depot to ensure constant adherence and compliance to the Company’s standards, any local by-laws and government legislation.  This to minimise all risk pertaining to the company’s assets and stock, be an excellent corporate citizen, remain operational and ensure the safety of all people.
Supervise operational crises and problems pertaining to the depot by activating contingency plans and advising all affected parties so as to avoid any/minimal disruption of the operational activity in the terminal.
Effectively manage and minimise the risk associated with depot operations by ensuring:
Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guidelines and legal requirements within area of responsibility;
Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPI’s and risk reduction strategies;
Ensure that HSE competency requirements are enforced within area of responsibility.
People

Supervise all subordinates through continuous people management, staff development and coaching / mentoring to ensure a positive working environment that will attract and retain skilled manpower and increase productivity.
Assist with the practical training of Operations and Management trainees and employees from other depots through on-the-job training and rotation within the depot that will result in meeting the objective of the training programme.
Legal

Comply to OHS-ACT 1 Appoint 8.2i b) legal compliance to national, environmental and local laws c) appointment and monitoring of Health and Safety Committees (including: HSEQ Practioner, Fire Team and First Aid)
Assist with the Optimising of TSA’s use of Depot assets and ensure compliance to NERSA licence conditions.
Context and environment

Technical: strained storage capacity with no buffer stock along the supply chain Legal:  historical practice of hospitality and product exchange agreements, with lack of controls among the industry players; outsourced fuel transport
Social: BBBEE requirements
Monthly prices changes results in fluctuating demand.
Candidate profile

Degree/BTech in Engineering / Logistics
6-10 years experience gained in a petrochemical, production, and warehousing or industrial environment
Extensive experience in stock management
Knowledge of company policies and procedures
Offer ID

39939BR

Closing date: not specified