Depot Manager : Bethlehem Depot at TotalEnergies

Job Description

• As a Depot Manager, you will be responsible for the following activities :

Strategy:

• To achieve the optimal mix of service and cost in the storage handling and delivery of our products and recommend areas of improvement in the Depot for the consideration of the Regional Depot Manager, for implementation to improve the efficiency and profitability of the Depot.
• To ensure the adequate and safe receipt, storage, handling and of liquid hydrocarbons in the depot
• To ensure effective management of the operating expenditure and working capital relevant to depot operations.
• To report monthly consolidated results of the depot operations and any variances along with action plans to address anomalies
• To recommend areas of improvement, through benchmarking and review, for consideration of the Regional Depot Manager to improve the efficiency of operation of the depot
• To ensure business continuity and maintain effective contingency plans to minimise disruption of operational activities
• To ensure effective inventory management and meet the targets of material balance maturity index
• To manage key internal and external relationships to ensure good practice, productivity, and operational improvement
• To manage the implementation of any agreements with other Oil Companies (OOC’s) and service providers to ensure the requirements of the agreement are met thereby contributing to sound business relations

HSEQ:

• To effectively manage and minimise the risk associated with depot operations by ensuring:
• compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guidelines and legal requirements within area of responsibility;
• promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPI’s and risk reduction strategies;
• that HSE competency requirements are enforced within area of responsibility.
• Manage Maestro principles, identified TRA risks & critical equipment

People Management:

• To demonstrate and apply the necessary operational, managerial and leadership skills required for the effective running of the Area.
• To effectively manage employees through applying the company People Management principles, and to develop, coach and mentor subordinates to promote a positive working environment which will attract and retain skilled staff and increase productivity
• To provide a mentorship role to new and existing staff members ensuring competence of staff for safety critical and environmental protection activities.

Governance:

• To ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management, for area of responsibilit

Context and environment

• Meet requirements of Energy Regulator (NERSA), National Ports Authority and Railway safety Regulator among others.Change to environmental laws - Social: BBBEE requirements
• Rail supply unreliable.
• Deteriorating infrastructure – roads, rail lines ,water and electricity

Candidate profile

Ideally as a Depot Manager, you will possess the following:

• Suitable 3-year tertiary qualification. (Engineering or Supply Chain and Logistics Management)
• Extensive experience in stock management gained in a petrochemical, production or industrial environment.