The Role:

As Depot Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective running of our fuel distribution depot. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with industry regulations, manage a team of drivers and yard staff, and maintain high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that all changes on site are carried out in line with the company’s Management of Change (MOC) guidelines.
• Ensure accurate depot’s HSSEQ reports are shared with the stakeholders promptly.
• Ensure the depots meet the HSSEQ KPIs: Zero Fatalities/LTIs, Zero Spillages with environmental impact, Zero Occupational illness & Zero VMIs
• Ensure depot equipment is maintained in optimal and safe working condition.
• Conduct planned and unplanned depot inspections and audits.
• Ensure the depot meets its statutory compliance requirements
• Ensure operational staff are properly motivated and competent to discharge their responsibilities through: SMART Objective settings, Performance reviews, Identifying Training needs, Rewarding of exceptional performers & enforcement of disciplinary action where necessary.
• Ensure staff overtime is maintained within management’s approved limit.
• Ensure staff have the necessary tools required to discharge their duties, i.e., transport, meals, PPE, computers, phones, etc.
• Ensure the depot stock variances are kept within the company’s management limits.
• Ensure accurate daily stock reports are shared with the stakeholders promptly.
• Ensure the stock levels are maintained within the management’s approved min-max limits
• Ensure depot stock movements are carried out as per management’s approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure excellent customer service to internal and external customers, including responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and manage the depot’s budget, ensuring that costs are controlled and expenses are minimized.

Experience & Education:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Business, Transport Management, Operations, or Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, 14001, & 45001 standards, Lead Auditor qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ work experience in Operations Management at the Supervisory level.
• Oil and Gas industry exposure is advantageous.
• Project Management knowledge is advantageous.

About You:

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in depot, logistics, or fuel operations management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of fuel distribution or dangerous goods handling.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of compliance, good governance, and HSSEQ principles.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Full Zambian driver’s license.