Gulamali Chandoo
Dar-es-Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Hardworking and safety-driven leader well-versed in the needs and operational practices of a workshop environment. Methodical and well-coordinated manager with a diligent approach to managing daily needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Tanzania Road Haulage (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
05.2021 - Current
- Fleet maintenance of 300 plus trucks – Oversee maintenance and repair of trucks, ensure they’re in good working condition and meet roadworthiness standard and regulations.
- Workshop operations – Manage staff, allocate task and ensure efficient workflow.
- Repair and Maintenance Planning with a team of 63 mechanics/staff – Plan and coordinate repairs, prioritize tasks and meeting timely deadlines.
- Vehicle Inspections – Conduct regular inspections, identify issues and schedule repairs.
- Record keeping – Maintaining accurate records of vehicle maintenance, records and inspections.
- Coordinating with drivers and Operation teams within Dar office along with Zambia and Congo offices to ensure smooth workflow, quick attending to breakdowns and accident recoveries.
- Safety Compliance – Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety audits and report incidents.
- Key skills: Leadership and management.
- Problem solving and analytical thinking.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organization.
CFS / ICD Operations Manager
Tanzania Road Haulage (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
02.2005 - 04.2021
- Handling Export Cargo over 1000’s tons of Cobalt/Copper concentrates and Copper Cathodes/Blisters on arrival to allocating cargo as per SOP to stuffing or bulk delivery to port.
- Leading a team of 47 people – supervisors, clerks, forklift operators & casual workers.
- Planning - Export cargo offloading to stuffing operations.
- Out of Gauge (OOG) - heavy lifting Normal & Abnormal loads– Dismantling heavy machineries, loading on trucks & rigging (Dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, plant generators/ transformers, cranes, dump trucks, etc.) going to Zambia and Congo.
- Striping containers – Loading loose cargo on trucks/wagons going to Zambia and Congo (Sulphur/sodium/steel structures/bitumen etc.)
- Yard & Warehouse management.
- HR duties – Personnel scheduling, recruitment and training supervisors, clerks and equipment operators.
- Emergency Management – Dealing with scenarios, critical decision making, recovery, etc.
- Multitasking to represent an excellent team leader.
Depot In charge
Kurasini Container Terminal Ltd – TRH (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Depot Management
- Fleet Management
- Planning operations to and from Port (TPA/TICTS)
- Leading a team of 70 staff including supervisors, clerks, equipment operators and drivers
Yard and Fleet Supervisor
Inland Investments Ltd
Ndola, Zambia
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Fleet Management- Fleet and Cargo services provided to Clients
- Accounting – daily business expenses pertaining to fleet and cargoes
- Planning trucks and allocation of cargo to and from Dar-es-Salaam or Kapiri Mposhi
- Supervising all staff and co-ordination of daily routines and salary checks
- Out of Gauge cargo loading plans, rigging and convoy management
- Tracking regular positions of vehicles for progress efficiency
Supervisor
Oceanair Freight Ltd - TRH (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
02.2005 - 11.2006
- Handling Cobalt operations
- Supervising off loadings from Trucks and Wagons
- Coordinating with AHK/SGS staffs to arrange Cargo for sampling
- Allocating cargo and supervising stuffing as per SOP
Timber Export Supervisor
Adept Impex Ltd
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
12.2003 - 11.2004
- Coordinating with clients
- Leading at team of 15 staff
- Offloading cargo
- Calculating CBM
- Stuffing containers
Education
O-Level -
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaSkills
- Leadership and management
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organization
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Nationality: Tanzanian
Age: 40 yrs
Marital status: Married with 3 children
Interests And Abilities
Outdoor activities (Cycling, boating, hiking, etc.), MS Office (Word, Excel), Proven ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt confidently
Languages
Fluent in English, Kiswahili and conversational Gu
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Tanzania Road Haulage (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
05.2021 - Current
Depot In charge
Kurasini Container Terminal Ltd – TRH (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
01.2008 - 03.2010
Yard and Fleet Supervisor
Inland Investments Ltd
11.2006 - 12.2007
CFS / ICD Operations Manager
Tanzania Road Haulage (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
02.2005 - 04.2021
Supervisor
Oceanair Freight Ltd - TRH (1980) Ltd & Group of companies
02.2005 - 11.2006
Timber Export Supervisor
Adept Impex Ltd
12.2003 - 11.2004
O-Level -
Al-Muntazir Islamic Seminary