Transport Operations Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Location: GautengPurpose of the JobTo develop bulk and pack 3rd Party contract strategy and negotiate, implement and administer the contractual obligations of Transport contracts in the most cost effective and HSEQ compliant mannerWho You Are

  • You are an excellent communicator, organiser, and multitasker with skills to engage direct reports and maintain a high-performance culture amongst your team and meet stakeholder expectations.
  • You are enthusiastic about playing an integral role in the optmising, planning, and innovating transport operations to ensure world class delivery of customer service.
  • You are keen to lead in energizing Engen's hybrid transport strategy, translating your passion into solid business results with a heavy focus of a high performing culture.
  • You have a reputation of delivering business results consistently.
  • You have built an understanding of fleet management strategies and can demonstrate application of key fleet optimisation strategies.
What you'll have done beforeBaseline:
  • NQF Level 7 (bachelor's degree in management/Transport Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics or relevant)
  • 8 years' experience in fuel/petro-Chemical and/or transport industry specializing in transportation and distribution of bulk fuels.
  • Detailed knowledge of HSEQ and transport regulatory requirements with specific reference to dangerous goods transportation
  • Experience in transport operations/fleet management, operations/distribution business processes and SAP
  • Experience in customer order fulfillment/marketing principles
  • Experience in project management (initiate and implement).
  • Experience in managing employees in a unionized environment.
Exciting Challenges you might face in the role
  • Safety concerns: Ensuring transport safety is complied to as per RTSOG and that HSEQ principles are applied in Land Transport with mitigations and interventions applied for own and contracted fleet.
  • Compliance with regulations: Ensure that transport operations operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations with adherence to safety and environmental standards.
  • Managing logistics: Managing the ad hoc movements of fuel storage facilities customers. Being proactive in business continuity plans ensuring planning and coordination ensure that fuel is delivered on time and in the right quantities.
  • Cost management: Manage costs effectively to ensure that operations remain profitable.
What you will be doing
  • Forecast Management and Budget Management control for own fleet and contracted fleet.
  • Manage and Maintain Service Level Agreement with internal customers and with contracted fleet.
  • Consult with Outbound scheduling to meet product delivery windows, order placement requirements and minimum load requirements to ensure optimal and cost-effective use of own- and third-party fleet.
  • Enable and implement Transport Operations systems to promote efficiency, safety, and cost reduction (ICAM)
  • Current contract benchmarked against historical costs and against industry standard.
Job Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date postedEngen's approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.Important Information: * The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
  • All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
  • If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
  • Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
  • Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Engen Petroleum

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1308082
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned