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Job Title:  Logistics Safety Coordinator

Organisation: Hima Cement Limited

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda

Reports to: Transport Development & Road Safety Manager

About the Company:

Hima Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer in Uganda. It is a subsidiary of the Sarrai Group, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Uganda with subsidiaries in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi.

Job Summary:   Under the general guidance of the Transport Development and Road Safety Manager, you 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:

• Participates in planning, preparations and conducting of 5-pillar transport audits, preparation of corrective actions and follow up on corrective actions to successful closure.
• Offer 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, participates 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 company 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.
• 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
• 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:

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• 1 years’ experience in a busy commercial environment/FMCG involving import/export
• Must demonstrate Passion in Transport safety.

Profile & Personal Qualities

• 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

NB: Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.

How to Apply:

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 careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).

Deadline: 16th September 2024

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.

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