Operations Manager

Moffats Logistics; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A transport logistics company in Mpumalanga seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee logistics operations and fleet management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a similar role and demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. This full-time position requires a hands-on approach to improve operational systems and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Operations Manager in transport logistics.
• Knowledge of operations management and organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage transport logistics for the company.
• Plan routes and manage driver efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and regulations.

Skills

Operations management

Fleet management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Post matric qualification in Logistics, Business, Operations Management or related field

Job description

Job ProfileSeasoned, experienced and professional Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee the organization's operations for a transport logistics company specialising in side tipper coal haulingResponsibilitiesOverall management and direction of the company's transport logisticsManagement of the Fleet and DriversPlanning and proactive management of routes and revenue generationMeet performance to target company requirementsRoute planning, driver planning and ability to track and monitorReporting and monitoringEnsure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective wayImprove operational management systems, processes and best practicesHelp the organization's processes remain legally compliant

Responsibilities

• Overall management and direction of the company's transport logistics
• Management of the Fleet and Drivers
• Planning and proactive management of routes and revenue generation
• Meet performance to target company requirements
• Route planning, driver planning and ability to track and monitor
• Reporting and monitoring
• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Help the organization's processes remain legally compliant
• Enforcing regulatory and safety standards
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Examine operational and financial data and use them to improve profitability and find ways to optimize profitability
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
• Recruit, train and supervise staff and drivers
• Find ways to increase quality of customer service
• Long-term planning to support the company's goals
• Inspiring and motivating employees through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
• Communicating with stakeholders about shifting company priorities and projects
• Identifying potential problems and points of friction and finding solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue
• Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course based on daily changes and conditions
• Align resource management (manpower and asset) strategy with business strategy across different business activities
• Anticipate emerging transport operations parameters to determine future resource requirements
• Build a culture of business process improvements that extend beyond project life cycle
• Communicate importance of achieving targets and outcomes with efficient use of resources
• Communicate importance of achieving transportation operation timeframe outcomes with efficient use of resources
• Communicate key messages resulting from transport operation's data analysis to key stakeholders
• Review effectiveness of risk management plans and resources
• Review incident or crisis management plans to mitigate gaps

Qualifications

• At least 10 years proven work experience as an Operations Manager in a transport logistics environment
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Preferred post matric qualification in Logistics, Business, Operations Management or related field

Job Type: Full-time Pay: R,00 - R,00 per month

Work Location: In person