Francis Mbewe
Ndola,Zambia
Summary
Experienced Workshop leader skilled in vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance. Scheduled staff and resources strategically to maintain productivity and meet demand. Communicates and collaborate well for positive staff and customer environments. Hard-working logistics leader equipped with expertise in supply chain management, fleet operations and coordinates logistics to meet business needs. Liaises between departmental personnel and upper management to drive performance and reduce corporate risks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Workshop manager
Mechanics for Africa
Ndola, Copperbelt
2023.10 - Current
- Guide workshop staff to consistently deliver on service and productivity targets.
- Revamp policies and procedures to meet changing needs and improve operational performance, quality and efficiency.
- Maintain workshop by arranging tools and stock maintenance and repair of vehicles for best value.
- Lead workshop team, motivating and providing training in best practice where necessary.
- Manage client liaison and customer service
- Develop the commercial business and profitability
Fleet Operations Officer
J & J Transport Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
2022.07 - 2023.09
- Promoted efficient workflow, verifying policies were distributed, understood and adhered to.
- Overseen day to day operations company fleet
- Driver fuel and expenses system update
- Manage transportation and cargo distribution to its intended destination
- Fleet compliance and driver debriefing
Logistics officer
Mechanics for Africa
Ndola, Copperbelt
2021.03 - 2022.07
- Workshop financial reviews
- Monitor and track all stock procured and they have been used
- Maintain customer relationships
- Parts procurement and restocking
- Maintain a culture of safety in the workshop at all times
Warehouse operations supervisor
African Inland Container Depot
Ndola, Copperbelt
2017.02 - 2020.11
- Manage all operations much needed for the smooth running of the the business
- Monitor cargo storage and raise monthly invoices to clients for payments
- Organize transportation, load and deliver cargo to designated destinations
Logistics officer
Zambeef Products Plc
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
2012.02 - 2015.12
- Responsible for weighbridge operations
- Petty cash reconciliation
- Driver debriefing
- Fleet management and monitor fuel for the fleet
- Analyze fleet data and maintain detailed records for future business decisions
- Responsible for routing and scheduling
- Ensure trucks deliver cargo to designated stations and on time with right products
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Transport and Logistics
Zambia ICT College
Ndola, Copperbelt 2016.07 - 2018.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Hands worthy Institute of Health Science and Tech
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 2021.10 - 2021.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Weighbridge Operations
Pascal Operators Training Institute
Ndola, Copperbelt 2019.02 - 2019.03
Skills
- Team management
- Fleet operations management
- Warehouse and Distribution
- Inventory
- Communication skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Computer literate
- Logistics and Transportation
Languages
English
Fluent
Zambian local ( Chewa )
Native
Timeline
Workshop manager
Mechanics for Africa
2023.10 - Current
Fleet Operations Officer
J & J Transport Zambia
2022.07 - 2023.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Hands worthy Institute of Health Science and Tech
2021.10 - 2021.12
Logistics officer
Mechanics for Africa
2021.03 - 2022.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Weighbridge Operations
Pascal Operators Training Institute
2019.02 - 2019.03
Warehouse operations supervisor
African Inland Container Depot
2017.02 - 2020.11
Diploma of Higher Education - Transport and Logistics
Zambia ICT College
2016.07 - 2018.12
Logistics officer
Zambeef Products Plc
2012.02 - 2015.12