Terminal Manager Kalonga Logistics

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for managing the operation at the assigned Kalonga Energy terminal. Comply with the operations business plan and schedule. 100% commitment with the safety program and Operations Excellence.
The Terminal Manager is responsible for leading a team and driving “best in class” operations performance to ensure an efficient, safe, cost effective and customer focused operation that complies with KALONGA practice and standards. In particular:

MAIN DUTIES

a) Leads, motivates and coaches the Terminal team to deliver outstanding performance on HSEQ, customer satisfaction, people measure and establishes a culture of operational excellence.
b) Maximises profitability, performance, and operational targets to meet agreed financial (OPEX and CAPEX) and business objectives.
c) Maintains strict monitoring and controlling of quality and quantity requirements on stocks and deliveries including losses/gains/re-grades and continually monitors the stock ownership position.
d) Ensure that daily and month end dips are done promptly and properly, tanks are sealed and maintained closed while not in use; and assure all other product inventory measures as per the Operations Excellence standard.
e) Liaise with Customer Support, Business Support and Sales/Business Managers to ensure business interests and objectives are served efficiently. volumetric performance
f) Represents KALONGA in dealings with other neighbouring OMCs and Regulatory bodies, -ERB, ZMA, ZEMA, Factories Inspectorate and Local Councils.
g) Maintains effective relationships with Trade Union site representatives on issues related to the Terminal.
h) Ensure optimal plant availability and that all terminal equipment and machinery is maintained in optimal working condition by implementing management maintenance programs, annual maintenance plans and ensuring that tank farm and all measuring equipment is calibrated as per the Operations Excellence standard.
i) Coordinating all terminal Audits (both internal and external) and ensuring that all requirements relating to such audits are met.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education background

• Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering degree or a related technical/business field

Competencies and experience

• 5 years’ experience in operations, 3 of which should have been spent at middle management or supervisory level.
• Extensive knowledge of Fuel Terminal operations and procedures, supply and logistics, and oil loss management.
• Ability to work with diverse teams including senior management and third parties.
• Sound knowledge on HSSE Management
• Experience with Change Management
• Compliance Management
• Product Quality Knowledge
• Human Resources Management /Leadership skills
• Financial/ Administrative Skills – Planning, Organizing and Controlling

Skills

• Performance bias
• Good Communication and interpersonal Relationship skills
• Mature and wise decision making
• Driving Skills