Distribution Centre Ops Leader & Strategy Driver

SET Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Consulting seeks a General Manager to oversee a Distribution Centre in Gauteng, driving efficiency across Warehouse, Transport, Inventory, Facilities and Fleet. You will translate strategy into actionable plans and steer a high‑performing team to meet quality standards and customer needs.

You will lead continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance and robust risk management while delivering excellent customer service and cost control.

Qualifications

• Must have senior operational management experience across warehouse, inventory, transport and customer service.
• Strong leadership and people development with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance in distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across Warehouse, Transport, Inventory, Facilities and Fleet.
• Translate strategic plans into defined operational programs and budgets.
• Provide operational leadership to achieve KPI targets and ensure quality audits pass.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices.
• Manage risk and develop contingency plans for the DC.

Skills

Operational leadership

KPI management

Team development

Risk management

Food safety leadership

Education

Business / Supply Chain degree

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Great Plains

MS Excel

WMS system

Job description

SET Consulting seeks a General Manager to oversee a Distribution Centre in Gauteng, driving efficiency across Warehouse, Transport, Inventory, Facilities and Fleet. You will translate strategy into actionable plans and steer a high‑performing team to meet quality standards and customer needs.

You will lead continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance and robust risk management while delivering excellent customer service and cost control.