Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results.
Hi, I’m
Andrew Mabitsi Seete
Transport And Operations Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Overview
29
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
Work History
Wasaa Commodities (Pty)ltd, Johannesburg
Logistics and Operations Manager
12.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Depot Storage Capacity: 2 x 22cubic lpgas tanks,1 x 23 000lts diesel tanks
- Depot Fleet: 15 x 22 cubic bulk fleet and 3 x 8 tonnes cylinder trucks
- Product Throughput: 1600 to 1900 tonnes per month
- Staff repartees: 25 employees
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Mabitsi Investment (Pty)ltd, Meadowlands West
Director
12.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Totalgaz (Pty)ltd, Johannesburg
Depot Manager
03.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Depot Storage Capacity: 1 x 22 cubic lpgas tank
- Depot Fleet: 3 x 8 tonnes cylinder trucks
- 4 Lpgas Filling scales
- Product Throughput: 400 to 1200 tonnes per month
- Staff repartees: 4 x Platform filling staff,1 Office Staff
- Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
- Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Totalgaz (Pty) Ltd, Kimberly
Depot Manager
06.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Depot Storage Capacity: 1 x 45cubic lpgas tank
- Depot Fleet: 3 x 8 tonnes cylinder trucks
- 4 Lpgas Filling scales
- Product Throughput: 600 to 800 tonnes per month
- Staff repartees: 4 x Platform filling staff,1 Office Staff
- Regulated variables such as temperature and pressure to maintain optimal flow.
- Assembled refueling systems and equipment and performed quality assurance.
- Tested fuel products and handled hazardous materials.
- Inspected equipment, performed basic repairs and conducted scheduled maintenance actions.
- Logged all transactions in real time to keep tracking system updated.
- Handled and transported fuel to vehicles and aircraft.
- Created spreadsheets using software applications and conducted basic recordkeeping and inventory management procedures.
- Observed production operations, identified safety hazards and addressed problems to maintain safety for all personnel.
- Inspected parts to assess quality and conformance with specifications.
- Observed and tracked information from gauges, instruments and meters to proactively identify and address issues.
- Completed thorough measurements and sorted out defective parts.
- Performed daily evaluations of wells by measuring tank levels, checking flow lines and documenting pressures.
- Used automated measuring equipment and hand-held devices to evaluate production.
- Completed basic maintenance and repairs on pumping equipment and lines.
- Maintained well-calibrated systems to keep inspections accurate.
- Tracked inspection results and submitted reports outlining data and highlighting deviations.
- Conducted general housekeeping functions such as removing spills and organizing supplies.
- Collaborated with other operators to synchronize product flow from pumphouses and control contamination.
- Circulated chemicals and solvents inside processing units to clean interiors.
- Organized supply routes and schedules to boost fuel shipping efficiency.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and cherry pickers.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with internal departments to align marketing campaigns.
- Developed and implemented systems to track customer feedback and satisfaction.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
Easigas (Pty)ltd, Kimberly
Depot Manager
04.2010 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Depot Storage Capacity: 1 x 45cubic lpgas tank
- Depot Fleet: 5 x 22 cubic bulk fleet and 6 x 8 tonnes cylinder trucks
- 8 Lpgas Filling scales
- Product Throughput: 4000 to 6000 tonnes per month
- Staff repartees: 8 x Platform filling staff,2 Office Staff and 25 Contractors (Unitrans Bulk Fleet and Staff)
- Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
- Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
- Initiated new program tracking and compliance with existing SOPs.
- Researched new tools and developed new SOPs to continue growth.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Easigas (Pty)ltd, Johannesburg
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
03.2007 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Depot Fleet: 25 x 22 cubic bulk fleet and 1 x 40 tonnes (Horse and Trailer, 20 x 8 tonnes,10 x 6 tonnes, 4 x 4 tonnes cylinder trucks
- Product Throughput: 8000 to 16000 tonnes per month
- Staff repartees: 32 x Cylinders Drivers and Crew staff,6 Office Staff and 25 Contractors (Unitrans Bulk Fleet and Staff)
- Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
- Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
- Initiated new program tracking and compliance with existing SOPs.
- Researched new tools and developed new SOPs to continue growth.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of Number employees.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
Easigas (Pty)ltd, Johannesburg
National Safety Trainer
06.2001 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents Number%.
- Facilitated training for Number employees.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with Type officer and suggested remediation.
- Reduced worker's compensation premiums through Process.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Monitored equipment gauges and displays for proper operation.
- Secured hoses to equipment and machinery for correct torque resistance.
- Controlled pumps or pumping equipment to deliver proper pressure.
- Used hand-held tools for work requirements to reduce spark hazard in gaseous environments.
- Recorded operational production data for project reports.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Collected samples for analysis or testing to assess gas mix.
- Monitored meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures and pressures.
- Directed maintenance and repair activities during facility down times.
Gas And Equipment (Pty)ltd, Pretoria
Health and Safety Advisor
06.2000 - 06.2001
Job overview
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
M&H Distributors (Pty)ltd, Johannesburg
Inventory and Finance Controller
12.1993 - 12.1999
Job overview
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Used data analytics to track lead generation campaigns and improve quality.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Analyzed open orders, backlog, and sales data to provide sales team with insights.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
Education
University of Johannesburg Gauteng
National Diploma from Road Management (Freight)
02.2008 - 12.2011
University Overview
- Completed professional development in Road Transport Management Systems
Skills
Management information systems
undefinedCertification
SAMTRAC (SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Timeline
Logistics and Operations Manager
Wasaa Commodities (Pty)ltd
12.2021 - 12.2022
Director
Mabitsi Investment (Pty)ltd
12.2018 - 12.2021
SAMTRAC (SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
11-2018
Train the Trainer
07-2018
Industrial Lpgas tanks,pipes and pumps Installations
11-2016
Depot Manager
Totalgaz (Pty)ltd
03.2016 - 12.2018
Depot Manager
Totalgaz (Pty) Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2016
Depot Manager
Easigas (Pty)ltd
04.2010 - 05.2015
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma from Road Management (Freight)
02.2008 - 12.2011
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Easigas (Pty)ltd
03.2007 - 03.2010
National Safety Trainer
Easigas (Pty)ltd
06.2001 - 09.2007
Health and Safety Advisor
Gas And Equipment (Pty)ltd
06.2000 - 06.2001
Inventory and Finance Controller
M&H Distributors (Pty)ltd
12.1993 - 12.1999
GasLpgas Installers Course, Lpg Association
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