Operations Manager (Maydon wharf)

Greys Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in Durban is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Operations Management or Logistics is essential, accompanied by 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. The role demands strong leadership abilities, knowledge of BBBEE compliance, and proficiency in SAP and Excel, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in operations, logistics, or warehouse management.
• Experience in new business development in a product-based environment.
• Strong familiarity with BBBEE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities and coordinate movement of goods.
• Ensure effective inventory control and efficient loading/unloading.
• Monitor budgets and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational planning

Logistics management

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

People management

Decision-making

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Operations Management or Logistics

Certification in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree/ Diploma in Operations Management, Logistics, new business venture or a related field is required.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety or related SHEQ disciplines preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in operations, logistics, or warehouse management, preferably in the port precinct or industrial sectors.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in new business development within a product-based environment.
• Proven track record of managing multi-site warehouse operations and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong familiarity with BBBEE compliance, including transformation reporting and audit preparation.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Hands‑on experience with SHEQ compliance, including legal appointments and safety audits.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and other reporting tools for operational analytics is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Operational planning, logistics management and new business acquisition.
• Budgeting and cost control.
• SHEQ compliance and risk awareness.
• People management and leadership.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Time management and attention to detail.
• Understanding of BBBEE requirements and transformation reporting

Management

• Manage daily operational activities, including planning and coordinating the movement of goods in and out of the warehouses.
• Ensure effective inventory control, optimal space utilisation, and efficient loading/unloading processes.
• Monitor budgets and meet financial targets. Drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Be well experienced in SHEQ requirements in line with the 16.2 legal appointments, promoting a safe working environment and managing associated reporting.
• Lead and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across operational processes, systems, and resource planning.
• Submission of monthly operational reports, performance metrics to TNPA, and board‑level inputs.
• Manage procurement and infrastructure improvement projects, including CAPEX reporting and vendor engagement, ensuring timely completion and alignment with operational needs.
• Oversee transformation and compliance‑related deliverables under the BBBEE framework.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure operational alignment with strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate operational teams to optimise performance, workforce planning, and staff engagement.

Marketing and New Business Development

• Assist in identifying and developing new customer, supplier, or market opportunities aligned to business growth.
• Provide product availability insights, pricing impacts, and logistics feasibility details.
• Assist with proposals, commercial submissions, tender, and sales documentation linked to operation capacity and product supply.
• Provide market intelligence including demand shifts, competitor activity, import trends, and supply chain challenges impacting customer availability.

Staff Management

• Plan and manage for adequate staffing, manage time keeping, leave and performance.
• Support staff development through training and coaching. Promote a positive work culture.

General

• Regularly familiarise yourself the portfolio of Products and Services, Customers, Suppliers and internal procedures.
• Be a professional and courteous representative for the company at all times.