Kraatz Marine (pty) Ltd
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To direct and coordinate the operations of the Marine department concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and ship repair projects, overseeing multiple locations. Reviews financial statements, sales, activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement. Determines areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Establishes and implements departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures. Oversee the full scope of the Ship Repair projects and engage with current and new clients to secure opportunities to ensure the business unit is sustainable. Monitors business to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide the needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Revenue Forecasting, Budgets and Financial Statements
- Ensure accurate forecasts and progress at WIP meetings, including cash flow.
- Prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions.
- Monitor and report any deviation from forecast or budget timeously in terms of schedule and budget.
- Oversee budgeting, reporting, and planning.
- Analyze data to inform operational decisions/activities.
- Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
- Communicate monthly financial statements of business unit with employees (BU Meetings) to create understanding and promote improvement.
Direct activities of Business Unit (all activities pertaining to the production, pricing, and sales of activities).
- Direct organizational operations, projects, and services.
- Work with board of directors to determine values and plan for long-term goals.
- Review and approve all operational invoices.
- Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings.
- Coordinate with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
Contract and Client Management.
- Oversee project plans.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts and ensure it is managed accordingly.
- Ensure the control of labor hours against budgets.
- Ensure the control of costs against estimates.
- Handle any client-related difficulties to assist the Project Manager.
- (Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints).
- Oversee the profitability of projects.
- Monitor suppliers.
Leadership and Management of Discipline.
- Guide, direct, and motivate subordinates and teams.
- Provide inspired leadership, in line with O&L Breakthrough architecture.
- Create an atmosphere of accountability and consistency impacting reliability for producing extraordinary outcomes.
- Promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
- Lead teams toward an inspiring future, impacting engagement, spirit, and resilience.
- Foster an environment where employees are free to communicate, impacting creativity and innovation.
- Manage the performance of teams according to set company standards and procedures.
- Handle employee grievances according to company standards and procedures.
- Manage discipline in the workplace according to procedures and policies.
- Provide mentorship to team members on a regular basis with regards to technical skills transfer and working together in a team.
- Assign, instruct, and lead the right people to the right tasks.
Customer Service and Marketing.
- Ensure adequate recordable communication with clients to prevent disputes.
- Drive business development by building and maintaining client relationships.
- Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
- Policy, Planning, and Strategic Decisions.
- Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.
- Enhance the operational procedure, systems, and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting, and look for opportunities to expand systems.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirement:
- Qualification in Project Management/Commercial/Technical or equivalent
- 8-10 years’ experience in the Ship Repair industry on middle leadership team level
- Advantage- 4-year degree in Project Engineering
The company ONLY accept applications via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:
Apply online via: O&L Career Portal