operations manager

Farm Manager SA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic leader in logistics and supply chain management. This role involves managing business strategies, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance across multiple warehouses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the warehouse and transportation industry, excellent management skills, and a strong understanding of financial processes. If you're passionate about driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will make a significant impact in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years at senior operational level in Warehouse and Transportation.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage business strategy and grow customer relationships.
• Oversee vehicle fleet and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Achieve company and customer target KPIs.

Skills

Management Skills

Human Resources Skills

Accounting Processes Knowledge

Judgment and Decision-Making Skills

Strategic Planning Capability

Customer Management Skills

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Legal Knowledge of Contracts

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Knowledge

Understanding of Company Disciplinary Procedures

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics
• Excellent management and human resources skills
• Good understanding of accounting processes
• 8 - 10 Years at senior operational level within the Warehouse and Transportation industry
• Basic legal knowledge of contracts
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Strategic planning capability
• Customer management and industry networking capability
• Occupational Health and Safety Act legislation
• Knowledge of vehicle and MHE applications by operation
• Knowledge of financial management principles
• Sound knowledge of the logistics and supply chain management environment
• Understanding of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
• Own transport and must be willing to travel

Duties & Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Manage business strategy
• Identify customer needs, grow the business, and provide excellent customer service
• Implementation and seamless transition of new business, whether organic or external growth
• Profitably manage all operations assigned
• Manage vehicle fleet, including planned maintenance, tyre management, equipment selection, capital expenditure, and conformance to legislation
• Manage all aspects of finances within all allocated contracts
• Manage multiple warehouses and ensure compliance
• Manage and achieve Company and Customer target KPIs
• Effective financial management of the strategic business unit
• Manage and report on performance concerning customer service, vehicle utilization, revenue, costs, changes in business trends, corrective/new actions implemented, health and safety, human resources, industrial relations, and asset management
• Manage staff effectively
• Understanding of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted