Plant Operations Manager

Job Purpose:  

The Plant Operations Manager functions on behalf of the company in the proper management of specific company-owned/third-party operated LPG plants and third-party owned/third-party operated LPG plants in terms of HSSE, business controls, operational efficiency and enforcement of stipulations indicated in various contracts related to these operations. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Manage the depots activities on a day to day basis for the business , ensuring full compliance with all: - 
  1. Operating Procedures 
  2. Financial Controls and Processes 
  3. Plant HSE Case procedures (Document custodian)  
  4. Maintenance procedures 
  5. Shipping and Marine procedures 
  6. Cylinder Management Policy 
• Ensure all plant operations and maintenance are carried out within agreed financial budgets and strive to deliver cost savings within a safe operating environment 
• Coordinate with Supply to maintain optimum stock levels by working closely with Supply functions to ensure continuous supply of product to minimize potential for stock outs.  
• Plan, manage and monitor productivity and operational statistics, KPIs and customer service standards taking corrective actions to improve where appropriate 
• Implements physical and financial stock accounting, collection control & material management according to Company's principles and guidelines  
• Coordinates with Engineering/Technical department for corrective and preventative maintenance of the plant 
• Maintain effective working relationship with Customer Service and other business functions to optimize plant efficiency, service to customers and metal management 
• Coordinates with and supports Metal Manager in delivering its business targets and compliance to the Metal Management policy 
• Coordinates with Metal Manager with the supply and inventory of LPG cylinders and valves to support the business objectives ensuring the effective utilization and prevention of losses of these assets. 
• Supports Metal Manager in ensuring cost effective inspection, repair, requalification, repaint, handling and transport of LPG cylinders at all locations. 
• Ensures that all filling plant staff are competent and well trained for their duties and emergency responses 
• Monitor compliance of third party operators to contract obligations and regularly review their performance based on pre-agreed KPIs 
• Liaise with neighboring oil companies, local government units, military and police authorities to facilitate preparedness during emergency situations and to ensure license to operate in the area. 
• Maintain accurate stock records, cylinder reconciliation, with timely reporting as laid down by the company procedures 
• To ensure that the contents (Loads) of all vehicles entering and leaving the site agree with the vehicle manifest. 
• To organize and actively participate in Plant/Depot Safety meetings, toolbox discussions and competence assessments and development of depot staff;