Problem-solving skills,the ability to work in a team, a strong work ethic, analytical and quantitative skills, communication skills, and leadership qualities
Frans Thikameni Venondumbo
Logistics And Operations Management
Walvis Bay
Summary
- Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
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Work History
Operations Supervisor
Afrox
03.2021 - Current
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Transport Coordinator
SIMAG Logistics CMEA China
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed criteria and application instructions for federal and state public transportation programs.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
- Maintained operations in compliance with government regulations.
- Planned and oversaw crossborder transportation activities.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exporting and Importing and submission of documents to customs for clearance.
- Responsible for arranging of storage and security of oversea cargo with interlogix bonded warehouse.
Depot Supervisor
UNITRANS
03.2016 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
- Coached, developed and trained current team members to reach business metrics.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Improved distribution efficiency with design, development, and testing of embedded software applications.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Developed an effective system for tracking shipments, enabling real-time visibility into the status of inbound and outbound cargo.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff feedback on current practices and potential improvements.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth daily operations.
Distribution Team Leader
Coca-Cola (CCNBC)
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for continuous improvement and personal development of team members.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall supply chain efficiency, driving positive results across the organization.
- Reduced order processing time for increased customer satisfaction by streamlining inventory management systems.
- Outsourcing subcontractor (Transport) in order to meet delivery needs especially during peak times.
- Manage all equipment by maintaining the service level of forklifts and daily checks so to prolong the lifespan of equipment.
- Weekly and Monthly distributions report.
- Providing oversight of distribution and warehousing, including budgeting, monthly reporting, invoicing, forecasting, health and safety.
- Ensure company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentations and standard.
- Provide quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answer customer enquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints.
- Planning and executing Delivery Orders and optimize trucks utilization.
Education
Honours Business Management - Business Management
University Of Science And Tecchnology
Windhoek 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Manangement
Polytechnic Of Namibia
Windhoek 04.2001 -
Skills
Risk Management
Financial Administration
Project Management
Operations Management
Compliance Management
Customer Relations
Quality Assurance
Staff Supervision
Logistics Coordination
Performance Monitoring
Budget Administration
Team Training
Employee Development
MRP and ERP Systems
Management
Customer Relationship Management
Delegation
Project Planning
Warehouse Operations
Inventory Coordination
Compliance management
Production
Inventory coordination
Import & Export
Software
Interests
Traveling Current affairs Sports
References
Mrs. Shelva-Lee Markowitz
HR Manager Afrox Windhoek
Cel: 0814487050
Tell: +26 46 1 387 000
Mrs. Sophia Oorlam
HR Administrator
UNITRANS Walvis Bay
Tel: +264 81 129 7071
Mrs. Diane Claassen
Human Resource
SIMAG Logistics
Cel: +264 81 667 5957
Tel : +264 64 221 502
Mr. Naeman Angula
Distribution Manager
CCNBC Coca-Cola Oshakati
Cell: +264 81 256 8911
Tel: +264 65 220 607
Mr. Cornelius Haragaeb
Transport Manager
Shell Vivo Energy
Cell: +264 81 1429 955
Mr. Denzil Pretorius
Supply Chain and Operations Manager
Cell: +264 81559 4905
Tel: 061- 378000
Afrox Windhoek
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Afrox
03.2021 - Current
Transport Coordinator
SIMAG Logistics CMEA China
03.2018 - 03.2021
Depot Supervisor
UNITRANS
03.2016 - 03.2018
Distribution Team Leader
Coca-Cola (CCNBC)
12.2013 - 03.2016
Honours Business Management - Business Management
University Of Science And Tecchnology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Manangement
Polytechnic Of Namibia
04.2001 -