General Manager

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to drive operational excellence and strategic growth in the logistics and supply chain sector. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing regional budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, negotiation skills, and a proven track record in senior management. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape the future of the business and enhance customer satisfaction. If you are ready to take on challenges and make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior management roles with operational and strategic focus.
• Experience in logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Achieve regional goals and revenue targets while ensuring compliance.
• Oversee daily operations, budgets, and foster collaboration.

Skills

Strategic management

Financial management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Leadership qualities

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
• Approximately 5 years of proven experience in senior management roles.
• Commercial and operational experience in warehousing, supply chain, logistics, and refined metal exports in Africa.
• Experience in commodity exports/imports within Africa.

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational excellence and management.
• Strategy formulation and implementation.
• Staff management.
• Supply chain management.
• Financial management.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Reporting to the Operations Director:

• Achieve regional goals and revenue targets.
• Ensure compliance with Customs and SARS requirements.
• Oversee daily operations, regional budgets, and costs.
• Foster collaboration between Operations and Commercial teams.
• Engage with key customers regularly.
• Drive the region's commercial business vision.
• Develop performance objectives aligned with national targets.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including rail and port authorities, to optimize the supply chain.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence within the region.
• Meet and exceed customer service expectations.
• Design regional strategies and set growth goals.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strategic management capabilities to drive business growth.
• Understanding of financial drivers and key performance indices.
• Negotiation skills, including dealings with trade unions and IR matters.
• Functional knowledge relevant to the role.
• Proven ability to improve business results and performance.
• Strong business acumen.
• Leadership qualities.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to provide solutions.
• Creative thinking and innovation for effective business functioning.
• Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Decisiveness amidst competing priorities.