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Job Title:  Graduate Logistics Safety Coordinator

Organisation: Hima Cement Ltd

Duty Station:  Tororo, Uganda

Reports to: Transport Development & Road Safety Manager

Vacancy Code: GLSCX01

About US:

Hima Cement Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bamburi Cement Ltd. which is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group. LafargeHolcim is the leading producer of building materials in the world. At Hima Cement, our Vision is “To be the preferred provider of cement and concrete based building solutions in East Africa with a strong focus on customer experience.”

Job Summary: The Graduate Logistics Safety Coordinator will plan, organise, direct, coordinate and drive the achievement of a proactive road safety management system and performance in our transport operations at the site of location.

The scope includes:

• Outbound Logistics
• Inbound logistics
• Aspects of people transport
• Aspects of mobile equipment
• Logistics site safety.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning, preparations and conducting of 5-pillar transport audits, preparation of corrective actions and follow up on corrective actions to successful closure.
• Provide technical assistance in the prequalification of transporters as required in the contractor management system and that transporters have good fleet maintenance and inspection programs and that dispatched trucks are in good condition.
• Design, implement a route hazard mapping program, that is updated on a regular basis and that all drivers assigned to a route have been briefed on the main route hazards.
• In alignment with business needs, participate in the selection and prequalification of potential transporters and in preparation and follow up of corrective action plans within agreed timelines.
• Manage accidents and incidents including investigation and reporting as per Holcim Group guidelines and procedures, prepare reports and share key learnings with stakeholders, follow up and close out corrective and preventive actions.
• Capture, maintain, and analyse road safety data and statistics and derive actions for continuous improvement from the data. All data and reports are posted in the relevant Group statistics accurately and on time. Conduct meetings with stakeholders and make presentations as and when called upon.
• Supervise truck inspection process for effectiveness and document process findings for further analysis and derive actions for improvement.
• Conduct regular housekeeping audits and inspections at parking yards, driver welfare facilities and check points to comply with site Health and Safety Regulations as well as Group Standards
• Design, and implement road safety culture change initiatives such as campaigns, public awareness trainings etc, both within and those organized by other agencies.
• Drive a structured, consistent and documented driver training and development program.
• Implement and sustain an effective journey plan management system with written journey plans that are monitored and evaluated and closed, conduct pre and post trip engagements, GPS monitoring, check point management and compliance and that all drivers and check point marshals adhere to check point requirements.
• In collaboration with other employees, push and improve compliance through well conducted and documented road patrols.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must be graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• One year of experience in busy commercial environment/FMCG involving import/export
• Must demonstrate Passion in Transport safety.
• Communication and presentation skills
• Integrity
• Resilience
• Team player
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Hands on proactive approach
• Energy, drive and passion towards safety
• Training, coaching and presentation skills

How to Apply:

Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address. (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafarge.com and let’s save the environment).

Key Notes:

• Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.
• Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
• Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Human Resources Manager – Corporate,

Hima Cement Ltd Holcim Uganda, P.O Box 7230 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 4^th October 2023

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