Depot Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Anchor holdings Full time

**Depot Manager
- Cape Town**

**Overview of the Role**:
The Depot Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of the DCP Cape Town container storage depot and transport operations.

The Depot Manager will oversee the management of all the activities of both the transport and container depot which includes receiving, assessing/estimating, repairs, storage, and preparation for dispatch of all containers handled by the company.

The Depot Manager is responsible for budgeting, financial management and controls, customer service, facility and equipment operation. In addition, the Container Yard Depot Manager will oversee maintenance and repair processes, record keeping, Health and Safety protocol and compliance and optimize staff utilization.

**What the Depot Manager will do: (Including, but not limited)**
- Oversee and manage the functioning of the respective departments under his leadership:

- Yard Operations;
- Reefer Department;
- Maintenance and Repair;
- Transport;
- Workshop;
- Staff Training and Development;
- Stores;
- Health and Safety;
- Financial Controls and expenditure management;
- Customer relationships and other commercial aspects.
- Report business results monthly, which will include all KPIs under his management structure.
- Ensure compliance to legal and industry guidelines and requirements.
- Optimize business results by ensuring best practices within the Container Storage Industry.
- Ensure that the depot retains compliance within the shipping industry’s regulations and safe protocols.
- Liaise with shipping lines / agents to understand their requirements and work closely with them to meet those requirements.
- Continually view strategies to ensure that the facilities grows / develops.
- Continuously explore and investigate new revenue opportunities.
- Liaise with vendors, suppliers, external consultants to ensure that divergent deliverables are met as required.

**What you will need to have**:
**Required Skills and Competencies**:

- Proven knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules strongly recommended;
- Previous management experience in the container storage industry;
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills;
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment;
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers and staff at all organizational levels.
- Experience in refrigerated containers.
- Planning and problem-solving skills.

**Education and Experience**:

- Tertiary Qualification in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of 3 - 5 years’ relevant and proven experience);
- Relevant work experience within Logistics, Warehouse Management, or Dispatch required;
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, MS Word, and Industry related software (logistics).
- 3 - 5 years of experience in Financial management practices and principles at Managerial level which includes interpretation and analysis of financial reports and proven experience running profit and loss divisions/companies.
- Proven commercial experience.


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