Logistics Manager (Limpopo) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage the Raw Materials and Final Product Logistics as well as Chrome recovery operations; in order to maintain and enhance Samancor's reputation as a reliable and reputable supplier.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox.
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover.
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department.
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan.
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies.
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Liaise and deal with logistical issues (Ports, Transporters, Shipping lines, Rail, etc.)

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Marketing Logistics Strategy:

• Align Marketing Logistics strategy to Samchrome/ South African environment.

Chrome Recovery Plant (CRP):

• Ensure the safe and environmentally friendly operation of the CRP processes.
• Manage the Logistics processes.
• Ensure the Quality standards are maintained.
• Liaise with Production and Maintenance to ensure effective and efficient process flow.

Policies and Procedures:

• Initiate and develop Marketing Logistics Policies, Procedures, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.

Management:

• Optimise usage of Port, Road, Rail and Storage facilities
• Oversee all South African logistics service providers.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and rates with all service providers.
  • Clearing and Forwarding Agents
  • Container Shipping lines
  • Inspection companies
• Optimise Marketing Logistics stock levels and movements within the logistics pipeline.
• Optimise Marketing Logistics pipeline efficiencies and minimise waste.
• Manage the Total Quality Control system.
• Manage the OSMH (On-Site Material Handling) contract

Quality:

• Deal with and resolve customer complaints.

Maintenance:

• Jointly define annual service level agreements with site maintenance personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the site is maintained: at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Manage improvement projects, including the SAP and MES Change Management initiatives as appropriate.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, SAP, Coupa)
• Financial acumen
• Project management
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to understand processes and problems on an operational as well as strategic level.
• Ability to manage costs and budget.
• Ability to understand departmental influence on the rest of the business.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of pyrometallurgical processes.
• Knowledge of relevant HR and Labour relations acts and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant HSE acts, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of business administration including costs and finance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent; preferably with Logistics experience.
• 8 years’ total relevant experience.
• 3 years’ managerial experience

Additional qualifications: 

• A recognised managerial qualification (MTIM, MDP, EDP or MBA)

Closing Date: 04 August 2023