Logistics Grid Manager, East London, South Africa

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.