Job Title: Logistics Safety Coordinator
Vacancy Code: LSCX01
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Location: Kasese, Uganda
Reporting to: Transport Development & Road Safety Manager
Application Deadline: 16th September 2024
About Hima Cement:
Hima Cement is a leading provider of cement and concrete-based building solutions in East Africa, focusing on enhancing the customer experience. The company collaborates with various stakeholders in the building and construction industry in Uganda, supplying a range of products that cater to both small-scale and large-scale construction needs. Hima Cement values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities in its employment practices.
Job Overview:
The Logistics Safety Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and driving the implementation of a proactive road safety management system within the company’s transport operations, including outbound and inbound logistics, people transport, mobile equipment, and site safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in transport audits, prepare corrective actions, and ensure successful closure.
- Provide technical assistance in the prequalification of transporters and ensure proper fleet maintenance.
- Implement route hazard mapping, updating regularly, and briefing drivers on route hazards.
- Oversee accident management, including investigations and reporting, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Maintain and analyze road safety data, deriving actions for continuous improvement.
- Conduct truck inspections, housekeeping audits, and safety checks at facilities to ensure compliance.
- Design and implement road safety culture change initiatives and training programs for drivers.
- Manage journey planning and GPS monitoring, ensuring compliance through road patrols.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in a busy commercial environment, preferably in FMCG involving import/export.
- Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated passion for transport safety with a hands-on, proactive approach.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV, and relevant certificates as one document to careers@himacement.com. Ensure to include the Vacancy Code LSCX01 as the subject of your email. Applications must be received by 16th September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.