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Douglas Cowley
Contracts Manager/Fleet Controller at Dawn Carriers t/a Dynamic Logistics Solutions
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Contracts Manager/Fleet Controller 07 January 2013 till since
Dawn Carriers t/a Dynamic Logistics Solutions, Midrand, Gauteng
Manage the operations of Dynamic Logistics Solutions on the Rusmar contract, including the efficient and timely distribution and transportation of goods for the client on contract basis.
Implement and monitor the company's KPIs regarding fleet availability and down time, delivery schedules and fatigue management.
Manage the hiring, training and development of staff and vehicles.
GPS Fleet tracking and driver monitoring via EWCop and implementing of corrective actions in terms of best practices.
Manage efficient client liaison and contract compliance.
Achievement
Implement and manage new contract at current client and achieve average 99% vehicle and staff availability on the contract.
Executive Manager 01 November 1988 - early retirement 30 November 2010
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Manage the waste collection and transport fleet of the directorate and contracted fleet to ensure a sustainable scheduled collection and disposal service to 210 000 clients service points.
Managed a large team comprising four depot managers, support staff and 510 staff structure.
Ensured correct allocation of resources to meet collection and delivery schedules
Maintained operational performance according to set KPIs and budgetary requirements
Coordinate recycling activities in consultation with recycler road players.
Liaised with Government and regulatory bodies to ensure that compliance and regulatory standards were up-to-date
Achievements:
Implement a sustainable community based waste collection service at previously disadvantaged area on a contract basis.
Achieving above average budgetary and expenditure and income compliance targets.
Created a more streamlined and compliant recording and reporting system and client liaison.
Substantially increased employee attendance and retention rates in a unionized environment.
Manager Transport
(1980 - 1988)
South African Broadcasting Corporation
Manage transport fleet and transport employees of the Corporation
Managed all transport and personnel transport operations.
Ensured correct allocation of resources to meet provision and collection schedules
Maintained operational performance according to set KPIs and budgetary requirements
Liaised with internal and external stake holders to ensure that compliance and regulatory standards are up-to-date.
Achievements:
Achieved above targeted budgets in all operations of the company.
Substantially increased vehicle available rates.
Superintendent Transport (1975 -1980)
Oos Randse Administrasie Raad
Manage the company's decentralized transport fleet.
Manage the company's decentralized fleet workshops spares stores.
Identify and annually replace fleet with a tender process.
Ensured correct allocation of resources to meet service delivery.
Achievements:
Achieved above targeted availability and budgets in all operations of the company.
Substantially increased vehicle available and fleet workshop service delivery.
Work experience
Contracts Manager/Fleet Controller 07 January 2013 till since
Dawn Carriers t/a Dynamic Logistics Solutions, Midrand, Gauteng
Manage the operations of Dynamic Logistics Solutions on the Rusmar contract, including the efficient and timely distribution and transportation of goods for the client on contract basis.
Implement and monitor the company's KPIs regarding fleet availability and down time, delivery schedules and fatigue management.
Manage the hiring, training and development of staff and vehicles.
GPS Fleet tracking and driver monitoring via EWCop and implementing of corrective actions in terms of best practices.
Manage efficient client liaison and contract compliance.
Achievement
Implement and manage new contract at current client and achieve average 99% vehicle and staff availability on the contract.
Executive Manager 01 November 1988 - early retirement 30 November 2010
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Manage the waste collection and transport fleet of the directorate and contracted fleet to ensure a sustainable scheduled collection and disposal service to 210 000 clients service points.
Managed a large team comprising four depot managers, support staff and 510 staff structure.
Ensured correct allocation of resources to meet collection and delivery schedules
Maintained operational performance according to set KPIs and budgetary requirements
Coordinate recycling activities in consultation with recycler road players.
Liaised with Government and regulatory bodies to ensure that compliance and regulatory standards were up-to-date
Achievements:
Implement a sustainable community based waste collection service at previously disadvantaged area on a contract basis.
Achieving above average budgetary and expenditure and income compliance targets.
Created a more streamlined and compliant recording and reporting system and client liaison.
Substantially increased employee attendance and retention rates in a unionized environment.
Manager Transport
(1980 - 1988)
South African Broadcasting Corporation
Manage transport fleet and transport employees of the Corporation
Managed all transport and personnel transport operations.
Ensured correct allocation of resources to meet provision and collection schedules
Maintained operational performance according to set KPIs and budgetary requirements
Liaised with internal and external stake holders to ensure that compliance and regulatory standards are up-to-date.
Achievements:
Achieved above targeted budgets in all operations of the company.
Substantially increased vehicle available rates.
Superintendent Transport (1975 -1980)
Oos Randse Administrasie Raad
Manage the company's decentralized transport fleet.
Manage the company's decentralized fleet workshops spares stores.
Identify and annually replace fleet with a tender process.
Ensured correct allocation of resources to meet service delivery.
Achievements:
Achieved above targeted availability and budgets in all operations of the company.
Substantially increased vehicle available and fleet workshop service delivery.


