Hands-On Operations Lead: Logistics & Routes

Midvaal Recruitment; Meyerton; On-site; ZAR 257,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Recruitment offers a permanent Operations Manager role for a hands-on leader in courier and logistics across the Vaal Triangle. The role focuses on day-to-day operational oversight, route planning for about 22 delivery routes, and strict adherence to procedures to ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate will manage drivers and staff on the warehouse floor each morning, resolve route-related issues, and maintain high service levels and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, courier, logistics, fleet or distribution operations.
• Experience managing drivers and operational staff.
• Experience with route planning and fleet coordination.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Experience handling staff discipline and performance management.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work hands-on and be actively involved in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all daily operational activities.
• Plan and coordinate approximately 22 delivery routes throughout the Vaal Triangle.
• Plan truck routes and chain-store delivery routes.
• Ensure routes are efficiently planned and executed.
• On-site presence on the warehouse floor each morning to oversee operations.
• Supervise drivers and support staff.
• Handle staff discipline and performance-related matters.
• Monitor parcels movement and prevent missing freight; complete daily parcel control and missing-parcel reports.
• Liaise with the office regarding collections and deliveries; provide updates on collection times and freight deliveries.
• Resolve daily operational and route-related issues; monitor staff performance.
• Ensure company procedures are followed; own the daily operational workflow.
• Maintain focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Midvaal Recruitment offers a permanent Operations Manager role for a hands-on leader in courier and logistics across the Vaal Triangle. The role focuses on day-to-day operational oversight, route planning for about 22 delivery routes, and strict adherence to procedures to ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate will manage drivers and staff on the warehouse floor each morning, resolve route-related issues, and maintain high service levels and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced