Logistics Superintendent

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. in South Africa seeks a Logistics Manager to lead the section's logistics team, drive safe, efficient and cost-effective operations, and ensure delivery meets production and customer requirements.

You will coordinate transport, dispatch, stock management, and continuous improvement initiatives, align planning with production forecasts, manage budgets, and foster collaboration across sites and stakeholders.

Job description

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

People

Manage Section:

• Lead, mentor and manage the logistics team to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Drive workforce planning, resource allocation and productivity in line with operational and budget requirements.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, talent development, succession planning and skills development.
• Promote employee engagement, effective labour relations and workforce stability.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and staffing to ensure the required competency levels.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across sites, shifts and key stakeholders.

Customers

• Manage the efficient delivery of logistics services to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Coordinate logistics activities across mining, processing, marketing and transport functions to ensure seamless ore movement and dispatch.
• Optimise logistics capacity and dispatch planning in line with production forecasts and customer demand.
• Monitor service performance and implement corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder and contractor relationships to ensure service excellence and contractual compliance.
• Drive effective communication, issue resolution and continuous improvement across the logistics value chain.

Business Processes

Logistics Strategy and Operational Management

• Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with production plans, sales requirements and business objectives.
• Translate monthly requirements into daily, weekly and monthly logistics plans.
• Integrate production, stock availability, transport capacity and dispatch requirements to ensure continuous material flow.
• Monitor performance against budget, forecast and operational targets and implement corrective actions.
• Identify logistics constraints, operational risks and capacity gaps and implement mitigation and recovery plans.

Transport And Fleet Management

• Plan and optimise transport capacity, fleet allocation and utilisation to achieve dispatch requirements.
• Monitor transporter performance, fleet availability, turnaround time (TAT), loading performance and allocated tonnage.
• Drive initiatives to reduce truck waiting time, standing time and transport cost per tonne.
• Manage transporter relationships, contractual performance and operational non-compliance.
• Monitor yellow equipment performance against contractual, availability and productivity requirements.

Dispatch And Material Movement

• Oversee daily dispatch and material movement in line with production plans, sales orders and customer requirements.
• Coordinate movements of ROM, beneficiated products and other materials between operational sites and customers.
• Optimise loading points, weighbridges, equipment and transport resources to maximise loading capacity and minimise delays.
• Monitor loading performance, TAT, shift effectiveness and dispatch achievement.
• Implement controls to prevent incorrect loading, over/underloading, contamination and dispatch discrepancies.
• Resolve operational bottlenecks and implement recovery plans where dispatch targets are at risk.

Stockpile And Product Management

• Oversee safe and effective management of ROM and finished-product stockpiles.
• Align stockpile capacity and stockholding levels with production and dispatch requirements.
• Ensure effective product segregation, stacking, reclaiming, loading and material traceability.
• Coordinate with Metallurgy and Plants to maintain product quality and customer specifications.
• Minimise contamination, double handling, stock discrepancies and operational congestion.
• Ensure reconciliation and compliance with stockpile management, quality and safety requirements.

Operational Performance And Cost Management

• Develop and manage logistics budgets and monitor expenditure against approved plans.
• Drive cost optimisation through improved transport allocation, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key logistics KPIs, including dispatch achievement, TAT, cost per tonne, fleet utilisation, equipment productivity and stockholding.
• Analyse performance trends and implement sustainable corrective and improvement measures.
• Provide management with accurate performance reporting, operational insights and recommendations.

Contractor And Supplier Management

• Manage transporters, contractors and equipment suppliers against contracts, SLAs and operational requirements.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, fleet availability, service delivery and cost performance.
• Conduct contractor performance reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in tender evaluations, contract reviews and development of logistics service specifications.
• Manage contractor risks, disputes and operational non-compliance.

Governance, Systems And Reconciliation

• Ensure accurate logistics transactions, weighbridge records, dispatch documentation and material movement information.
• Oversee reconciliation of tonnes moved, stock balances, transporter invoices, allocations and customer deliveries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Drive effective utilisation and integration of logistics, tracking, weighbridge and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, procurement processes, policies and operational procedures.

Continuous Improvement And Projects

• Lead logistics improvement projects focused on cost reduction, transport optimisation, capacity and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, loading capacity, fleet productivity and supply chain performance.
• Develop and implement business cases and operational improvement plans.
• Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics function.
• Manage implementation of logistics technology and process improvements and monitor benefits realisation.

Strategic Planning And Stakeholder Management

• Provide logistics input into annual budgets, business plans and production forecasts.
• Participate in integrated planning across Mining, Plants, Metallurgy, stockholding and dispatch operations.
• Represent Logistics in operational, planning and performance forums.
• Advise management on logistics capacity, costs, operational constraints and business risks.
• Maintain effective relationships with WCM operations, Central Logistics, Transnet, transporters and other service providers.
• Contribute to logistics policies, standards, procedures and governance frameworks.

GROWTH

• Drive sustainable operational excellence through continuous improvement, innovation and optimisation of logistics processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics productivity, reduce cost per tonne and maximise utilisation of available resources.
• Develop the logistics function's operational capabilities through technology, data-driven decision-making and improved management practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability, performance ownership, innovation and continuous learning.
• Develop and implement strategies that improve supply chain resilience, operational flexibility and long-term logistics sustainability.
• Drive measurable improvements in dispatch reliability, transport efficiency, stockpile management and customer service delivery.