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Job Summary One of our esteemed clients, being a leader in the bulk transport business, is urgently looking for an experiences Operations Manager for Bulk Transport. They will have experience working in moving bulk ore such as coal/chrome/iron ore etc to be based in the West Rand Krugersdorp. Duties: Process Management: Operational/Transport requirements Market research on all import/export cargo Transport related activities Source and contract additional transport companies Manage the on board/registration process Manage transport daily allocation to loading and offloading points Manage the purchase of diesel by transporters Manage transporter list with contract details and applicable routes/rates Develop and maintain transporter relationships Tipper receipts/dispatch/loading Have a sound understanding of the companys products and services Management of people Shipment Schedule Ensure all SOP activities are met Loadcons Monitor and implement shift structures to attain to drive productivity People Management: Ensure correct operational staff structure for the division Implement shift structure per operation Management of staff Develop and motivate staff Provide leadership for staff Training development and mentorship Ensure all staff have updated signed contracts and job descriptions Implement KPA/KPIs for operational staff Ensure all staff adhere to health and safety regulations Effective timekeeping Manage and maintain an updated leave register Ensure all staff are managed effectively and are production driven IR management Compliance: Coordination and management of activities that ensure relevant compliance in the following areas: Occupational compliance ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Ensure that mine safety files are updated Ensure traffic management plans are adhered to Finance: All costs must be recorded on the management report and submitted monthly Ensure all operational expenditure is approved before executed Admin: Ensure the loadcon is sent to all transporters in time Manage the daily planning and forecast Manage the transporters purchase order for each order on Netsuite Source transport rates and manage routes and rates matrix Manage stock reports and invoicing for transporter projects Operation Execution: Transport daily load planning, allocation and execution Carry out necessary planning and implement operational changes Receive instructions from administration team Planning, assessment of workload, prioritization Planning according to cargo availability, and space in port in line with the laycan Allocate resources and issue instructions internally Internal and external interaction with relevant stakeholders Develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships Monitor progress and take corrective action to ensure productivity targets are met Resolve all transport related queries Provide support and operational assistance where required Implement and manage agreed service level agreements with all service providers Continuous improvement on all operations From time to time, you will be required to perform duties outside of your job description Reporting: Daily/weekly/monthly reports on all activities Daily updates on whatsapp group structures Reporting on any operational issues i.e. breakdowns, congestions and space constraints/restrictions Submit monthly management report by 5 th of each month New Business: Market research on all transport related activities Trends Customers Partnerships Products / Commodities Services / Solutions Maintain customer list with contact details and applicable industries Research key contacts in an organisation Develop the transport book Implement a marketing strategy on how to approach / sell to new and existing customers Develop and maintain customer relationships Understand the needs of the customer and be able to respond effectively with a plan Have a sound understanding of the companys products and services Existing business/Ad-Hoc Business/Seasonal and Contractual business: New solutions to reach existing markets Build / maintain personal relationships with personal contacts: "People we know" Develop and maintain existing relationships, continue tapping into them

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