Kilombero District Area, Morogoro Region – Tanzania: Our client is looking for a Contract Manager to join the team.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Agricultural Degree.
- 5-7 years’ experience in an agricultural industry with sugar cane operations.
- Knowledge and experience in Logistics and Supply Chain management
- Experience working with sugarcane harvester is an added advantage
- 1-2 years for the most complex task (strategic planning focuses on the next year’s activities)
- Knowledge of general expense management / budgeting
- Sound knowledge of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management
- Human resources management skills
- Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
- Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements
- Ability to work independently and under pressure (problem solving skills)
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance / workshop management
- General knowledge of the operations and configurations of mechanical vehicles
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- a) Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service
- Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day-to-day operational requirements
- Ensure efficient management of all operations on site including cane haulage and loading
- Vehicle downtime is monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
- Ensure optimal usage of fuel
- Management of staff
- b) Tyre management
- Monitor and track tyres and scraping requirements
- Manage tyre costs, quality and Suppliers’ agreements
- Update the company tyre management system
- c) Effective customer relationship management
- Undertake effective client relationship management, including client entertainment when necessary
- Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing and regular basis and ensure timeous corrective action is taken as and when required
- d) Management of financial and administration requirements
- Complete and submit financial report, budget and costing as required
- Undertake accurate and timeous operational forecasting
- Screen all suppliers by comparing costs and quality products
- e) Management of safety, health, environment and quality
- Ensure all subordinates are trained as per safety requirements
- Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly, and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes;
- Condition of the vehicle
- Appearance of drivers
- Appearance of offices
- Manage accidents and insurance
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted