Terminal Manager - East London at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Job Purpose

Accountable for terminal and fleet operations, focusing on incident free operations, cost efficient network and asset utilization resulting in an industry leading position in terminal network efficiency, fleet utilization/efficiency aligned with our customer facing strategy. Full accountability for the safe, reliable and efficient storage and distribution of products including delivering financial performance metrics; joint accountability for achievement of target performance for OEAT (NOI). Accountable for Service Delivery Reliability to Customers.

• Manage day to day operational activities including product receipts, transfers, loading rack operations, marine operations, tank field operations, quality control, routine maintenance, SHEQ, stock control and reconciliation consistent with safe, reliable and efficient operations. 
•  Oversight responsibility for Joint Venture (JV) and Joint Facility (JFC) as per business requirements. 
•  Ensure daily execution and balancing of stock in compliance with the Stock Control SOPs, SAP, EDI and FuelFACS policies and procedures. 
•  Direct execution of terminal strategy and provides interface with external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies, Transnet Port Authorities (TNPA), as well as all internal stakeholders, Sales channels, Supply Trading & Optimization, Security, Finance, Procurement, IT and HR 
•  Accountable and manage all internal and external customer queries, demands, expectations etc. · Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, Managing Safe Work (MSW) and standard operating procedures (SOP) by all personnel under his or her supervision. 
•  Perform frequent OE walkabouts (facility and work-related). Drive the safety meeting content. · Contribute towards capital requirements, tank, piping, rotating equipment, manage maintenance and inspection plans 
•  Coordinates training and development of the personnel under supervision in line with the Training Curriculum. 
•  Perform personnel evaluations (Performance Management) for direct reports. · Responsible for execution of routine maintenance activities including the prioritization of work on a daily basis in support of reliability and cost management efforts

Professional Qualification: 

•   Grade 12 and Tertiary Qualification in Operations / Logistics Management/ Engineering / Supply Chain Management  
•  Completion of an Advanced Leadership Programme advantageous 

Work Experience: 

•  Five or more years of managerial experience ( terminal operations management,  financial management & knowledge in managing OPEX and ability to manage external relationships) 
•  Understanding of Supply Chain cost versus Terminal revenue earned as well as the ability to do profitability analysis to ensure efficient operations. 

Knowledge and skills: 

•  Strong leadership skills and being customer focused 
•  Strong knowledge of Terminal Operations Management, quality control standards, and logistics management 
•  Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence 
•  Strong drive for results and ability to lead change 
•  Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team 
•  Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements 
•  Strong communication skills 
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
•  Fluency in Microsoft Office, SAP system & FuelFACS or similar system knowledge 
•  Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively