Werner Marais

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Senior Logistics Manager at F Smales and Son(Fish Merchants)Ltd @
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Werner Marais

A strategic thinker with extensive tactical and operational delivery knowledge and experience gained from a very successful and exemplary military career culminating as a Senior Manager (Warrant Officer). A professional, versatile and results-orientated Senior Manager, extremely resourceful and a productive individual. Tenacious in approach, with pragmatic decision making abilities and excellent communication skills. Experienced in planning, organising and coordinating multi-stakeholder teams or projects, adept at engaging and influencing all parties. Key Skills•

Werner Marais's Current Company Details
F Smales and Son (Fish Merchants)ltd

F Smales And Son (Fish Merchants)Ltd

Senior Logistics Manager at F Smales and Son(Fish Merchants)Ltd
Werner Marais Work Experience Details
  • F Smales And Son (Fish Merchants)Ltd
    Senior Logistics Manager
    F Smales And Son (Fish Merchants)Ltd Aug 2021 - Present
    Hull, England, United Kingdom
    Having sole responsibility ensuring that all transport and logistics matters within my organisation, are dealt within the confines of UK, International law and company policy. Answerable to the CEO and Joint CEO the following falls within my daily duties, Road Safety Advisor, Equipment Care, Training Delivery, Transport Management, Subject Matter Expert, advising the Directors and Senior Managers on all logistics and motor transport matters including allocation, resources, efficiency and… Show more Having sole responsibility ensuring that all transport and logistics matters within my organisation, are dealt within the confines of UK, International law and company policy. Answerable to the CEO and Joint CEO the following falls within my daily duties, Road Safety Advisor, Equipment Care, Training Delivery, Transport Management, Subject Matter Expert, advising the Directors and Senior Managers on all logistics and motor transport matters including allocation, resources, efficiency and capability. I am also responsible for ensuring the company passes all auditory inspections to a 98% pass rate within British Retail Consortium (BRC)statutory inspection requirement. Thus maintaining the integrity of the Double AA (Gold Standard) Line Manager, for 45 transport and depot personnel encompassing welfare and personal and professional development and writing 6 and 12 Monthly performance reports. Assurance Monitoring, providing weekly reports on assurance inspections within the 6 national depots and transport section within my organisation. These inspections cover drivers hours, vehicle safety inspections, and to identify failures, non-compliance within policy. Show less
  • British Army
    Senior Transport Manager
    British Army Nov 2019 - Aug 2021
    Having sole responsibility ensuring that all transport matters within my organisation, are dealt within the confines of UK, International and Military law. Answerable to the Commanding Officer the following falls within my daily duties, Road Safety Advisor, Equipment Care, Training Delivery, Transport Management, Subject Matter Expert, advising very Senior Managers on all motor transport matters including allocation, resources, efficiency and capability. I am also responsible for ensuring the… Show more Having sole responsibility ensuring that all transport matters within my organisation, are dealt within the confines of UK, International and Military law. Answerable to the Commanding Officer the following falls within my daily duties, Road Safety Advisor, Equipment Care, Training Delivery, Transport Management, Subject Matter Expert, advising very Senior Managers on all motor transport matters including allocation, resources, efficiency and capability. I am also responsible for ensuring the unit passes all transport auditory inspections to a 98% pass rate within military statutory inspection requirement. Line Manager, for 25 motor transport personnel encompassing welfare and personal and professional development and writing 6 and 12 Monthly performance reports. Assurance Monitoring, providing weekly reports on assurance inspections within the four transport sections within my organisation. These inspections cover drivers hours, vehicle safety inspections, and to identify failures, non-compliance within policy. Show less
  • British Army
    Logistics Consultant
    British Army Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
    Working within Army Headquarters in a team of 5 giving guidance and advice to Army units on logistic matters. During my tenure the team using a variety of logistic information systems, Found lost equipment, preventing unnecessary £40 loss through write off action. During my tenure, my own investigations have prevented the financial loss of £3m, saving Army and taxpayers money.
  • British Army
    Logistics And Facilities Manager
    British Army Oct 2016 - Nov 2017
    While deployed on overseas operations, I provided logistical and equipment support to 2500 Officers and soldiers returning from the front line transiting through Cyprus back to the United Kingdom. This task was varied. In any given week I could manage up to 450 soldiers; from preparing weapons and equipment ready for air freight to, organising meals and flights, organising sporting activities, providing welfare, mental healthcare and, religious support, multi-cultural support. Responsible for… Show more While deployed on overseas operations, I provided logistical and equipment support to 2500 Officers and soldiers returning from the front line transiting through Cyprus back to the United Kingdom. This task was varied. In any given week I could manage up to 450 soldiers; from preparing weapons and equipment ready for air freight to, organising meals and flights, organising sporting activities, providing welfare, mental healthcare and, religious support, multi-cultural support. Responsible for facilities management of various military real estate and vehicles. Show less
  • British Army
    Fleet Operations Manager
    British Army Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
    On appointed as the Fleet Manager ensuring, the entire regimental 150 vehicular fleet was maintained at 90% serviceability ready to deploy within 24hrs. Led the regimental servicing bay of 5 engineers, with an output ratio of 18 vehicles a week. Managing 4 transport departments within the regiment ensuring the unit was compliant with all transport and health safety regulations within UK and EU Law.
  • British Army
    Team Leader
    British Army May 2013 - Feb 2014
    On promotion to middle manager( Staff Sergeant) taking up appointed as an Advanced Instructional Team Leader within a training environment, at Defence School of Transport, looking after approximately 20 instructors and on average 500-800 students per month. My duties ranged from convening courses to writing instructor performance reports and looking after the welfare and needs of on average 5-10 students per month. I also with the expertise of my instructors designed and updated courses and… Show more On promotion to middle manager( Staff Sergeant) taking up appointed as an Advanced Instructional Team Leader within a training environment, at Defence School of Transport, looking after approximately 20 instructors and on average 500-800 students per month. My duties ranged from convening courses to writing instructor performance reports and looking after the welfare and needs of on average 5-10 students per month. I also with the expertise of my instructors designed and updated courses and learning material driving change how courses and training are delivered focusing on a more Hands On Approach. Show less
  • British Army
    Vehicle Driving Instructor
    British Army Mar 2012 - Feb 2014
    As a junior manager(sergeant)I was assigned to Defence School of Transport, as an Instructor in the Advanced Training Wing.I provided real time training, both theory and practical, on a number of Vehicles and Weapons Platforms. When not conducting training delivery, I played a vital role in training managment, development and validation. I would often carry out trials of new items of equipment or consult manufacturers of current weapons platforms how to improve the survivability or… Show more As a junior manager(sergeant)I was assigned to Defence School of Transport, as an Instructor in the Advanced Training Wing.I provided real time training, both theory and practical, on a number of Vehicles and Weapons Platforms. When not conducting training delivery, I played a vital role in training managment, development and validation. I would often carry out trials of new items of equipment or consult manufacturers of current weapons platforms how to improve the survivability or operation of their platforms.Another part of my role was to deploy to operational theatres to deliver "on the ground" training or to monitor/assess/mentor/validate those whom are delivering training outside the normal training environments. Show less
  • British Army
    Equine Transport Manager
    British Army Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
    On promotion to junior manager(Sergeant) managing an Equine Based Unit's, 18 vehicular fleet which included, cars, horse boxes. Duties included; Servicing and maintenance to, delivering transportation solutions in moving soldiers, equipment and military horses and their associated equipment. I also managed 5 soldiers under my command from welfare to career aspirations.
  • British Army
    Equine Specialist
    British Army Jul 1999 - Sep 2009
    Riding military horses on various military ceremonies.
  • South African Department Of Defence
    Counter Intelligence Operator
    South African Department Of Defence Jan 1992 - Oct 1998
    South Africa
    Worked as a information handler and analyst. Maintaining and liaising with informants and the South African Police Services maintaining defence security interests. Carried out close protection duties and providing advise to top level management on current threats.

Werner Marais Education Details

  • Werda High School South Africa
    Werda High School South Africa
    A Levels

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Werner Marais works for F Smales And Son (Fish Merchants)ltd

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Werner Marais's current role is Senior Logistics Manager at F Smales and Son(Fish Merchants)Ltd.

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Werner Marais attended Werda High School South Africa.

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