Selvan Naidu

Experience

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  Ambient Contracting Services

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Workshop Manager

  • Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed• Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules• Coordinating Drivers and on-staff maintenance professionals when setting employee schedules• Managing vehicle licensure and registration• Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices• Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress• Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency• Inspect vehicles for faults and diagnose potential problems and customer complaints.• Deliver technical solutions for any diagnosed problem.• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs.• Carry out vehicle inspections as necessary.• Report (verbally and written) all faults and findings• Strip, fit and replace components on vehicles• Perform engine rebuilds• Perform and sign off vehicle tests upon completion of work before delivery of vehicles• to customers.• Ensure that the correct labour and parts are being recorded• Ensure that the quality of information on each job card is accurate and complete• before handing off to the Workshop Foreman Show less

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  Frontier Aluminum

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2017

  Site Foreman

  • Plan, prepare and manage all project resources.• Supervise on-site team.• Ensure project targets are met.• Perform site inspections daily.• Liaise with clients on the progress of sites.• Ensure site has necessary consumable and manage consumables effectively.• Perform site inspections as and when needed.• Perform on site assessment for potential work and supply costings to management.• Ensures resources are used effectively so that maximum productivity is achieved.• Ensure that correct standard operating procedures are adhered to.• Manage all administrative processes as required.• Submit progress reports to management.• Attends meetings (Safety & Production).• Manage timesheet and attendance records.• Motivate team.• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are checked to be safe and in good working order.• Report all faults to the necessary departments.• Identifying the need for preventative maintenance of the machines within the department.• Managing site safety files on project sites.• Working close with customer safety department to ensure all customers site safety rules and regulations are adhered to.• Ensure staff adhere to Health and Safety regulations.• Facilitates Health & Safety Toolbox Talks. Show less

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  Pro Aluminium & Glass

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Facilities and Project Manager

  • Manage Service Level Agreement (SLA) for strategic customers.• Prioritize and agree to cost effective plan with soft services (cleaning, gardening, pest control, hygiene, waste management. etc).• Ensures that invoices/claims submitted by Contractors are timeously checked, verified, and processed to Finance for payment.• Managing of soft services and hard services.• Reporting on contractor’s progress and performance monthly.• Support the Facilities Managers in contract management by ensuring that effective site management is achieved.• Provides general administration function by administering a complete filing system of soft services contracts.• Monthly planned maintenance in electrical equipment.• Monitor service delivery to ensure it meets the required service standards.• Deal with client support issues and ensure that buildings are well maintained.• Manage planned maintenance schedule and ensure that equipment is well maintained.• Identify buildings that need to be refurbished, give scope of work and co-ordinate the revamp project.• Identify optimization opportunities, identify space planning opportunities, and manage space planning as per architect layout. • Liaise with municipalities for queries associated with AC supply, new AC supply and account queries etc.• Monitor the quality of services rendered by contractors, job observations, verify & sign invoices (soft services & hard services).• Give scope of work to contractors and ensure that job is done as per specifications.• Manage quality of service delivery done in the facilities (soft services & hard services).• Ensure that Health & Safety committee is active in all buildings, SHE structure and signages are visible.• Liaise with landlord`s in the lease buildings to ensure compliance to statutory requirements.• Ensure timeously response to complaints and queries received from clients Show less

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  DamNoks Trading

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Workshop Manager

  • Manage Mechanics, Fitters and Cleaners• Allocate work to workshop employees and control productivity• Ensure Mechanics find and report every fault on every vehicle• Ensure parts arrive on time• Ensure Mechanics comply with “Mechanics check list and duties”• Check that all parts supplied to Mechanics are fitted (check that old parts are put into vehicle boot)• Supervise and complete complicated repairs.• Diagnose problems• Ensure workshop staff comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety Act Show less

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  Railroad Containers

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Operations Controller

  • Receives transport order from the customer and ensures all relevant information is received.• Assist in drafting weekly delivery planning based on clients’ requirements.• Arrange deliveries of containers to clients' depots/warehouse.• Ensure timely deliveries and collections of clients' containers.• Booking and co-ordinating deliveries of containers arriving at, or leaving, depots.• Liaising with drivers regarding their container requirements• Entering information regarding deliveries and other logistical matters on computer systems• Ensuring health and safety requirements are met. Show less

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  RMS PACKAGING

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

  Sale Representative

  • Service base of customers across Johannesburg• Solicit and sign on new customers.• Promote new and existing product range to customers.• Ensure monthly sales and activity targets are met.• Arrange and manage promotion events to market products and drive brand awareness.• Foster strong relationships with new and existing customers• Processing damages / returns

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  SUMTAS BULK

  Jul 2024 - now

  Depot Manager

  Operational Management:Manage day-to-day operations of the depot, including logistics, inventory control, and transportation management.Always ensure that all operations are executed efficiently, meeting company KPIs and customer expectations.Manage depot performance and service delivery.Monitor the performance of delivery fleets and ensure timely distribution of goods.Staff Management:Lead, motivate, and manage depot staff, including drivers, warehouse workers, and administrative personnel.Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training to ensure team members are performing at their best.Create and manage staff schedules, ensuring optimal coverage to meet operational demands.Customer Service:Regularly review customer feedback to drive improvements in service delivery.Health, Safety & Compliance:Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of safety within the depot.Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.Ensure all fleet vehicles and machinery are maintained in compliance with legal and safety standards.Continuous Improvement:Identify areas for operational improvement and implement initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.Develop and implement new procedures to streamline depot activities and enhance performance.Monitor and report on operational metrics, using data to drive decision-making. Show less