Logistics Grid Manager

Job Overview

To be assigned to a specific grid and all projects within that grid, overseeing these projects and ensuring that all logistics requirements are fulfilled to the best of your ability.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification.  

• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence.

• Relevant experience in a similar role.

• Ability to manage and oversee multiple construction or operational sites within an assigned grid.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between sites.

• Experience working with plant, machinery, small tools, and equipment management.

• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Experience attending and contributing to site and operational meetings.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments, including Site Managers, SHEQ, Logistics, and Head Office.

• Ability to monitor site compliance and operational performance.

• Ability to compile and submit operational reports, such as downtime reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the onboarding of suppliers required for new site establishments and ensure they are added to the supplier database.

• Maintain strong and professional relationships with suppliers.

• Follow up with sites regarding out-of-hours driving and speeding incidents.

• Ensure the supply of plant, machinery, small tools, and equipment to sites.

• Arrange the hiring of plant and machinery for sites when equipment is not available through Logistics.

• Oversee repairs and maintenance of plant and machinery across the respective sites.

• Expedite and ensure that all site requirements are delivered or repaired in full and on time.

• Supervise the LTI on site and ensure that all assigned duties are completed daily.

• Supervise mechanics on site and ensure that all assigned duties are completed daily.

• Travel between sites to inspect and monitor plant, machinery, and equipment.

• Attend weekly site meetings to provide input on plant, machinery, and equipment requirements.

• Liaise with the Small Tools Division to ensure all equipment requirements are supplied to site and processes are expedited.

• Maintain regular communication with Site Managers, the SHEQ Department, and Head Office to ensure all site requirements are met.

• Compile and issue monthly downtime reports for the sites under responsibility.

• Attend weekly plant allocation and Grid Managers’ meetings.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager or General Manager.

Skills

• Organizational skills 

• Excellent Communication skills

• Attention to detail   

• Good time management

• Multitasking

• Computer literate   

• Quick thinking          

• Problem solving skills

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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