Site Manager

EDUCATION

Logistics, Asset Management:

·  Call Management & Logging – Remedy Request System, 2017

·  LOGMIS Facilitator Training, 2016

·  Asset Management, SANDF, 2015

·  Governance, SANDF, 2015

·  Logistics Management Information Systems (LOGMIS), SANDF, 2015

·  Advanced Supply Chain Management, SANDF, 2015

·  Supply Chain Management, SANDF, 1996

·  Facilities Management, SANDF, 1996

·  Vehicle Fleet Management Systems, SANDF, 1996

·  Warehouse Management, Supply Support, 1987

·  Unit Inventory Management Systems, SANDF

·  Depot Ordering & Supply, SANDF

·  Asset Tracking Management, SANDF

Other Training:

·  VIP Protection, SANDF

·  Motor Mechanic, SANDF

·  Advanced Fireman, SANDF

·  Heavy Duty Recovery, SANDF

Site Manager –Maintenance, Mechanical Workshops

AMS Global – ACOP | Afghanistan | March 2019 – May 2021

MANAGED the Gamberi ACOP (Afghan Component Overhaul Program) operations site – workshops, mechanical maintenance, repairs of Afghan police and army vehicles & equipment. Oversaw adherence to AMS and contract quality, efficiency and budgetary requirements.

• Success Factors: methodical approach, immediate response to problems & service requests, intense focus on costs – savings data, analysis.
• Key Responsibilities: Operations Management – policies, planning & prioritization, personnel, processes, budgets, profitability § Quality Assurance, Quality Control § Environmental Management § Warehouse, Stock, Inventory Management § HR Management – expats, OCNs and LNs, § Facility Management § Training, Mentoring of Local Nationals § HQ Reporting – contract, performance § Cost Savings Initiatives § Continuous Improvement

Notable Achievements – « Overhauled what was a non-policy-compliant site, improved workshop workflow, successfully closed 390 still open work orders from previous year – securing a USD1m US Govt cash incentive.

« Achieved rating as “Top Performing Site” in Afghanistan (1 of 8 similar sites) « Achieved “zero findings” audits « Recorded the lowest “rework”, the most work orders opened and closed and the quickest turnaround times statistics.

Operations Manager – Workshop / Panel Shop

Newco Autospray (Pty) Ltd | Pretoria, South Africa | Aug 2018- Feb 2019

SPEARHEADED A PROJECT to set up and then manage of panel shop operations to serve one of South Africa’s largest vehicle insurance companies. Reported to the owner, recruited and managed a team of 42 personnel.

• Success Factors: outstanding customer service culture (in a very competitive sector), obsessive focus on efficient operations and meeting turnover targets.
• Key Responsibilities: Workshop Planning, Layout, Workflow Management § Vehicle Booking and Administration Systems, Processes § Daily Operational Target Setting, Allocation of Work § Parts Ordering, Stock § Quality Control § Customer Feedback, Progress Reporting § Financial, Profit & Loss Monitoring

Notable Achievements – « Successfully set up the operation, working collaboratively with the Owner « Met turnover target in under 4 months of starting up operations « Met industry quality and compliance standards

[Note: April – July 2018 – consulted to the SA National Defence Force. Provided Asset Management expertise – asset tagging, quality assurance, preparation for audits, site visits, problem solving, conducting LOGMIS training. 

Operations Manager – IT

AETOS Health (Pty) Ltd | Apr 2017 – Mar 2018

LED THE SET UP OF IT operations and infrastructure for the newly established Health Care IT systems company. Reported to the Chief Financial Officer. Served on the Management Team.

• Success Factors: injected energy, focus, thorough planning, rapid response to needs – enabling the business through IT, empowering employees.
• Key Responsibilities: IT Network, PC, Software, Accessories Provisioning § Operations, Service, Support Management § Budgeting, Cost Monitoring § Operational Planning § IT Performance Management § Supported HR, Finance, Payroll Departments, Management Information, Business Processes

Asset Audit Manager (Warrant Officer)

South African National Defence Force | South Africa | Jan 2013 – Mar 2017

APPOINTED BY THE HEAD OF THE ARMY to provide a complete asset management solution on a contract basis – providing specialist expertise that resulted in clean audits in 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 (and 2018, see above).

• Success Factors: leveraged past experience, meticulous attention to detail, ability to clearly identify and resolve problems, and results-focused mindset.
• Key Responsibilities: Asset Tagging QA Checks, Processes Integration with DOD Logistics Systems § Asset Audit Cycle Planning § Site Visits with Auditors § Response to Auditor General Queries § Conducting LOGMIS System Training

Project Manager

Consolidated Water Conditioners (CWC) | South Africa | June-Dec 2012

HEADED A TEAM of 20 people responsible for manufacturing and implementation of industrial water purification plants in Africa – including all Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.

• Success Factors: leveraged past experience, meticulous attention to detail, ability to clearly identify and resolve problems, and results-focused mindset.
• Key Responsibilities: Project Management – personnel, planning, tasks, quality, risk management, communication, stakeholders, subcontractors § Value Engineering § Testing § Health & Safety § SLA Adherence § Administration § Bureau Veritas Liaison – license for export § Transportation Cross Borders

Earlier Career:

Contractor Administrator | Exxaro (Mining) | Apr 2011 – May 2012. Managed contracts and administration – issuing site instructions, liaised between Exxaro and contractors, conducted site inspections, safety and progress inspections.

Regional Site Manager | RMA Automotive Group (Afghanistan) | Jan 2008 – Dec 2010. Managed up to 90 personnel across 2 vehicle workshops and forward support sites. Management spanned vehicle mechanical maintenance and repairs, personnel/HR, budget and administration management, facilities management, QC/QA, safety, parts stock and inventory. Set up Forward Support Teams to support Afghan Army in 4 provinces.

General Manager | Ixthus Business Systems | Sept 2003 – Dec 2007. Established and managed the IT support company, providing PC, software, connectivity, web design, technical support and insurance claim services.

Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Manager | South African Defence Force | 1986 – 2003. Gained extensive training and experience in transport, maintenance, supply and warehousing operations. Rated “Best Stores” (2^nd nationally) and “Best Transport Office” (3^rd nationally).

• Management:
• • General Management
• • Operations Management
• • Project Management
• • Strategy, Planning
• • Relationship Management
• • Team Building, Mentoring
• • Stakeholder Management
• • Processes, Systems
• • Budgets, Cost Savings, Profit & Loss
• • Reporting, Analysis, Data
• • Change Management, Improvement

• Logistics Systems, • Mechanical Workshop Management, • Warehousing, asset management, Asset Tracking, Audit Preparation, Facilities management, Fire safety, Health &Safety, infrastructure, Inventory., IT Systems, Logistics Management, Maintenance Management, Quality Assurance/ Control, Site management, Stock, Supply Chain Management, Training, Transport Management

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