Operations Manager

Sanitech a division of WACO Africa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African logistics company is seeking an Operations Manager based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will oversee the entire operations process, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing staff, operational assets, Health and Safety compliance, and continuous improvement in logistics practices. Applicants should have at least 5 years of logistics experience and a Grade 12 qualification, with preferences for additional relevant qualifications and experience in management of logistics operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years logistics/operations experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems required.
• Health & Safety qualification in Samtrack or Comsoc an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational assets including stock and vehicles.
• Train on logistics standards for vehicle efficiency.
• Responsible for Health and Safety in operations.

Skills

Logistics management

Health & Safety compliance

Change implementation

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Logistics diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft programmes

Vehicle tracking systems

Job description

We are seeking an Operations Manager

The incumbent will be responsible for the entire operations process in the branch and plan for the smooth and most cost-effective running of the department.

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 5 years logistics /Operations experience
• Logistics diploma or degree an advantage
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems
• Track record in management of skilled/ semi-skilled labour
• Health & Safety qualification in Samtrack or Comsoc an advantage
• Experience in Union negotiations
• Proficiency in Microsoft programmes
• Able to implement change and plan for maximum cost efficiencies

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of operational assets including stock, vehicles, consumables, maintenance requirements of vehicles and stock.
• Responsible for planning and distribution of company assets to achieve maximum efficiency in servicing and collection/ delivery of stock
• Train, maintain and implement logistics standards with regards to efficiency of vehicles, including fuel efficiency, vehicle cost, maintenance schedules, service benchmarks, vehicle tracking, etc.
• Ensure the prevention of vehicle accidents through driver training including assessments, advance driver training, key efficiency measurable, etc.
• Form part of a national operations pear group to ensure consistency of process and reporting throughout the Sanitech group as well as the sharing of best practices
• Issuing of daily work and reporting daily to branch manager any variations from prescribed work schedule including collections, deliveries and services.
• Overall responsibility for Health and Safety in operations
• Recruit staff, performance manage subordinates, discipline and dismiss in a manner that ensures that the company gets maximum productivity whilst not exposing the company to any risk
• Ensure staff are trained and motivated to assist them in growing and achieving goals in line with the company vision
• Manage clocking times and overtime on a daily basis, to ensure clocking accuracy and eliminate excess overtime
• Making sure all staff is trained to work in a relevant position
• Customer liaison in regard to operation issues
• Loading time sheet on Turbo time for weekly pay
• Ensuring timeous submission of timesheets, leave forms, termination and employment contract to payroll dept
• Face to face coaching with all drivers with timeous feedback to Branch Manager.
• HR/IR Matters
• Manage all PPE requirements for all service staff.
• Conduct Toolboxes talk on a weekly basis.
• Driver Training and disciplinary of Drive-Cam to be delivered to all drivers.
• Must be able to review and adjust routing to allow for cost effective distribution
• Must ensure claims investigation in conjunction to Logistics analysis

Key Performance Measurables:

• Cost per KM reduction with regards to vehicles by type.
• Reduction in accident claims.
• Improve efficiency in respect of number of services per vehicle type and reduction in cost per service.
• Consistent and accurate reporting of KPI’s for the operations department
• Manage and reduce overtime costs
• Material cost within budget