Logistics Manager Manufacturing

Hlabahlosile; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Springs is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee warehouse and transport operations. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom in Industrial Engineering or Logistics Management, along with 8 to 10 years in operational management and a strong background in logistics and supply chain. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing inventory and distribution, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years in operational management (supply chain/manufacturing).
• 5 years general management experience in logistics/manufacturing.
• Experience in warehouse, transport, planning, procurement.
• Exposure to WCM, CI projects, and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse and transport teams.
• Improve systems, processes, packaging, and equipment efficiency.
• Manage inventory, distribution, and operational reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and safety legislation.
• Develop budgets and manage Capex planning.
• Support new facility setups and staff training.

Skills

Logistics

Supply chain

Warehousing

Transport management

SAP (SD, PP, MM)

MS Office

Power BI

Leadership

Planning

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Matric and BCom in Industrial Engineering or Logistics Management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Logistics Manager Manufacturing Industry – Location: Springs

Qualifications

• Matric and BCom in Industrial Engineering or Logistics Management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Logistics, supply chain, warehousing, transport management.
• SAP (SD, PP, MM), MS Office, Power BI.
• HR, finance, contracts, quality management, project management.
• Strong leadership, planning, negotiation, problem-solving, and CI / WCM exposure.

Experience

• 8 to 10 years in operational management (supply chain / manufacturing).
• 5 years general management in logistics / manufacturing.
• Experience across warehouse, transport, planning, procurement.
• Exposure to WCM, CI projects, and Six Sigma.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse and transport teams.
• Improve systems, processes, packaging, equipment, and overall efficiency.
• Manage inventory, distribution, tenants, and on-time operational / financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and world-class performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and all safety legislation (LRA, OSH, Road Traffic Act).
• Develop budgets, control costs, and manage 3-year Capex planning.
• Support new facility setups, layouts, material handling, and staff training.