Site Manager - South Africa - Olgoonik

Description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Directly controls all operational departments. Interfaces with all functional elements to establish and modify processes, anticipate or solve problems, internal customer needs and meet all Acceptable Performance Level (APL) metrics.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to Contract Performance.
• Provide overall supervision for the Contractor employees to include, planning and managing the contract professionally; coaching and mentoring supervisors and leads to ensure that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources; ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided; effective supervision to prevent inefficient or wasteful methods in the performance of services ordered; and execute cost saving factors and quality controls to ensure work is performed as scheduled and at a fair and reasonable cost.
• Provide overall management coordination and serve as the central point of contract (POC) with the Government for all work under the contract.
• Work independently in implementing sound personnel and operational management policies and procedures to ensure successful accomplishment of the operational control and planning systems.
• Interface and coordinate with all elements of the organization to have a full and complete understanding of the real time capabilities which impact mission execution.
• Work semi-independently implementing sound personnel management policies and procedures to ensure successful accomplishment of the depot mission.
• Strive to ensure that all operational goals, objectives, and production requirements are met.
• Manage and supervise employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Train subordinate leaders; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Ensure that the responsibilities of authority and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
• Promote effective two-way communications throughout the business operation.
• Initiate changes designed to improve control and efficiency of the receipt, store, issue, and packaging, Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS), inventory and transportation processes and operations.
• Serve as a key member of the Olgoonik quality effort. Share ideas and issues as a member of a cross-functional team(s) assigned to improve standards and performance across the operation.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Implements employee incentives and mentors/trains employees.
• Implements employee incentives and mentors/trains employees
• Manage daily site activities to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with site-specific procedures, safety protocols, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify and address deficiencies or risks.
• Coordinate maintenance and upkeep of site infrastructure, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure all contract deliverables are met on time, within scope, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain a contract compliance matrix to track deliverables, deadlines, and responsibilities.
• Prepare and submit required reports, data, and documentation in line with contractual and stakeholder requirements.
• Identify and resolve potential risks to successful delivery of contract obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for on-site client representatives, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in contract reviews, client meetings, and performance discussions.
• Address client concerns proactively and ensure issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Distribution Management, Business Management, or Business Administration and at least five (5) years of experience in Distribution Management.
• If there is no degree, must have ten (10) years of management experience in distribution operations similar to the size and complexity of a distribution center.
• Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years' experience using automated warehouse management systems within the past five (5) years.
• In addition to general experience, within the last five years, three years of specific experience in automated warehouse management of a distribution, supply, and industrial or transportation operation involved in receipt, transportation, storage, repair and issue of stores in stock is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be articulate, creative, a problem solver, a decision maker, and a change agent.
• Must have excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and has a strong attention for detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Security Clearance:

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship, a US Government background check and may require a US Government SECRET Clearance.

If SECRET Clearance Level is required, candidate must also:

• Have a current US Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Investigation
• Be able to maintain a US Government SECRET clearance

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Some domestic travel may be required based on business demands.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.