Aman Wallia, AGM - Warehouse & Road Transport Operations

Aman Wallia

AGM - Warehouse & Road Transport Operations

Tristar Transport LLC - Agility Global Logistics FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Higher diploma, Occupational Health & Safety (Pursuing)
Experience
33 years, 11 months

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Total years of experience :33 years, 11 months

AGM - Warehouse & Road Transport Operations at Tristar Transport LLC - Agility Global Logistics FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2009

Customers: Shell, Total Lubricants, Exxon Mobil, EPPCO, ENOC, Fosroc, Lukoil, BP Lubricants, Air BP, Fila Chemicals, etc.
• Creating effective procedures for the preparation & implementation of programs within the area of safety, health & the environment
• Acting as a direct point of contact for clients to ensure that they are kept informed of progress, that any changes are advised & agreed; their concerns are heard and addressed
• Supporting the development and realization of a "Zero Incident Culture" in a way that injuries are prevented and best in class HSE performance is achieved
• Streamlining the system & procedures for effective inventory control and encouraging management and workers through tool box talks in their efforts to reduce the number of occupational safety and health hazards at workplace
• Organize and handle ship bunkering of packed & bulk lubricants with all Port formalities & safety requirements.
• Monitoring a commercial transport distribution operation in a fast-paced & high pressure service driven operation comprising more than 400 Drivers, 250 Prime movers, Road Tanker, Trailers, Pick-up trucks & MHE
• Maximizing use of fleet, equipment, facilities, monitoring a team of drivers & line managers in a manner consistent with company’s safety policies, procedures, government regulations & legislations
• Ensuring controlled movement of Vehicles & preventive maintenance in Transport operations through Oracle Transport Management System (ORBITS)
• Assisting the GM - RT in the preparation of operational targets;
• Conducting Incident investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents. Providing technical expertise to HSE projects & technical mentoring to team members
• Employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement
• Daily operational meetings to organize operations & vehicle movement plan within UAE, GCC & Middle East.
• Managed day-to-day functions of a high volume service driven Transport, Warehousing & Logistics operations across 3 locations over a 300, 000+ square-foot, packed & bulk lubricants & industrial chemicals warehouse
• Ensured effective use of WMS & use of hand held scanners including double deep reach trucks, forklifts & a team of 150+ warehouse personnel ensuring stock levels are managed & controlled effectively
• Monitored division operating in accordance with the company’s policies & procedures, legislation & Dubai Civil Defence requirements, including Dangerous Goods policy & by following health & safety in all aspects of operations
• Supervised deliveries in an efficient manner with a fleet of 65 vehicles running on a 24 hour basis engaged on multi drop & milk-run business models. Trailers, tanker trucks & pickups deployed for getting the right products to the right locations in the right quantities - On Time, In Full (OTIF)
• Certified Warehouse for ISO 9001, 14001 & OHSAS 18001 quality standards & SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment System) Assessment by CEFIC (The European Chemical Industry Council) / DQA (Dubai Quality Award)

Ongoing HSE:
• Serving an active part of a world class HSEQ (Health Safety, Environment & Quality) management system, which serves as a benchmark for all company’s road transport & warehouse business
• Carrying out zero tolerance on HSE Performance which helped in exceeding statutory & other stringent standards of customers wherein the safety culture thrives in the spirit of continuous improvement

Implementing HSEQ management system with programs Safety Audits, Near Miss/PI reports reporting, Journey Management, Risk Assessment, Route Hazard Mapping, Environment Aspect Impact Identification, Fatigue Management, MSDS Training, Accidents Investigation, Stop Work Authority, Emergency Response Plan, etc

HSSE & Facility Manager at AL Futtaim Logistics
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2003 to February 2009

 Creating effective procedures for the preparation and implementation of programs within the area of safety, and the environment in process.
 Conducting Safety Internal Audits & Risk Assessment; implementing Health Safety Environment Management System.
 Handling administration, supervising and advising / directing the Safety, Environment, Health & Security Systems and Building Maintenance.
 Investigating employee Health and Safety complaints; discusses findings and recommends possible solutions in a timely manner.
 Acting as liaison with local regulatory agencies for the environmental program, ensuring submission of applicable monthly, quarterly & annual environmental reports & working with Corporate EHS personnel on a frequent basis.
 Inspecting machinery, equipment and workplaces & ensuring suitable protective equipments are provided and being used correctly.
 Ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety legislation & investigating accidents / near misses.
 Writing reports about the results of inspections and investigations and making its follow up.
 Training Senior Managers, Supervisors, Contractors and Workers in the field of Environment, Health, Fire Prevention and Safety.
 Managing the reduction of fire risk by increasing safety awareness and protection procedures.
 Identifying training needs and designing training modules for safety personnel on safety issues.
 Liaising with regulatory agencies like JAFZ and Dubai Municipality with regard to HSE and deal with issues of Environmental Management process and policies.
 Ensuring that warehousing and distribution are maintained in accordance with planned preventive maintenance schedule.
 Implementing stringent security measures for the safety of the assets.
 Identifying security requirements across high risk areas and deploying security guards along with the installation of sensitive electronic security equipments.
 Conducting internal investigations relating to sensitive security issues.
 Handling implementation of on-site Environmental Health and Safety Programs.
 Implementing site regulations and plan for security procedures after consulting with operational teams.

Assistant Service Manager at Oman Trading Establishment
  • Oman
  • February 2000 to April 2003

To support the GM Service in collating, analyze & interpret (MIS) info relating to franchise/branch service support, work in close liaison with Capital/ Branches service teams for product positioning, promotions, etc.
To define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions. Solve practical problems- deal with a variety of concrete & abstract variables.
Learn & get trained on new techniques & principles.
SAP R/3 Enterprise Release 4.70
Functional overview of SAP System transactions related to the CS Module.
Teamleader for the SAP Company’s Service helpdesk across Oman
ISO
Served as an internal quality auditor for Service & have working knowledge of ISO standards.
BRANCH COORDINATION
As Branch Coordinator, I analyzed the Branch Service operations, developed procedures & performance standards to improve quality of the working environment, production, sales, service & customer relations.
Built on existing local/global programs & developed new ways for blue chip customers to drive revenues by improving customer acquisition & retention, reducing costs & improving efficiencies in service delivery & processes.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT/TECHNICAL CELL
On the basis of work experience & to face the challenges of technological advances I was responsible for identifying requirements across 13 branches, & procuring necessary equipments as per branch classifications. Procured GM, Subaru, & Hyundai/KIA Scan Tools, A/c leak detectors 2 Post/Quick lifts, A/c Recycling Machines, Brake lathes, Paint booths, Body jacks & Pullers, MIG welding sets, Pneumatic wrenches, Paint guns
A/C DELCO SERVICE CENTRE
Service In-charge of OTE’s first AC Delco world-class Quick Repair Centre that provided world-class customer-care service for all makes of vehicles.
Service marketing - development activities, marketing strategies
Identification of potential fleet customers - Own franchises & non-franchises as well
Implementation of Customer service activities

Education

Higher diploma, Occupational Health & Safety (Pursuing)
  • at NEBOSH - National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, UK
  • October 2016
Bachelor's degree, Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
  • at NEBOSH - National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, UK
  • February 2006
Bachelor's degree, Management
  • at Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics
  • June 1981

NIIT: Diploma in Computer Applications 1991 DIMS-Bombay: Automobile Engineering Diploma 1983

Specialties & Skills

Warehousing Operations
Risk Assessment
Core Training
Contract Logistics
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
Excellent computer skills and proven presentation abilities
Training & Development

Languages

Hindi
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Sportscraft, Bombay
  • Voluntary support during Motorsport events
  • January 1985
Bombay Gymkhana Club. Bombay
  • Permanent member
  • January 1981
Bhopal Automobile Sports Club, Bhopal
  • Elected as the General Secretary
  • January 1990

Hobbies

  • Photography
    Active member of various photo clubs