Purpose

To effectively supervise safe, efficient, and effective operation of heavy-duty equipment/machines for optimal equipment utilization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop strategies to leverage on machines / equipment utilization.
• Work with finance team and develop commercial rate cards for the business.
• Learn market trends and advice executive management on investment options for the unit.
• Supervise purchase of repair tools and ensure alignment to budget.
• Supervise machine operators and ensure proper usage of machines.
• Ensure delivery of containers as per shared schedule
• Supervise refuelling and conduct daily equipment inspection according to checklist.
• Ensure proper shut down of allocated equipment.
• Supervise changeovers on equipment.
• Work and communicate effectively with operating teams.
• Ensure all operators and mechanics/ technicians adhere to established SOP’s.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Apply problem solving techniques to resolve situational problems.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Valid Machines repair, operator, and maintenance licenses
• 5 years’ + experience in logistics operations Experience in logistics and port activities.
• Valid Licenses for machine operations and maintenance