Operations Manger

telebest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Telebest is seeking an Operations Manager based in Midrand with 5+ years in Supply Chain/Logistics. The role requires handling a large workforce, understanding logistics processes, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost service levels.

Flexibility on hours and exposure to Six Sigma are valued assets. The successful candidate will influence business unit development, manage SLA delivery with stakeholders, and benchmark processes to achieve EE targets and performance goals in

Qualifications

• 3 years commerce, logistics or business degree or diploma would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Six Sigma.
• 5+ years relevant Supply Chain working experience.
• Experience in managing a large diverse workforce and employee relations.
• Working in Supply Chain and Logistics, Retail or FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of Logistics and related distribution processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Understand financial and performance indicators.
• Ability to adapt working hours.

Responsibilities

• Influence and provide input to the development of the Business Units.
• Effectively use invocoms to ensure the delivery of team goals through relevant scorecards as per the strategy.
• Ensure adequate contingencies are in place for operational contingencies.
• Manage and integrate the delivery of the Service Level Agreement with key stakeholders.
• Implement the agreed continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and improve service.
• Manage the end-to-end processes against business standards and operating procedures.
• Manage the Supply Chain Operations’ EE targets, performance management, reward, recognition, and employee relations in line with business requirements.
• Conduct benchmarking and implement continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Six Sigma exposure

Workforce management

Inventory management

Financial KPIs

Logistics and distribution

Customer-facing/Service orientation

Education

Commerce/Logistics degree or diploma

Job description

Our client has an EE opportunity available for an Operations Manager based in Midrand.

Requirements:

• 3 years commerce, logistics or business degree of diploma would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Six Sigma.
• 5+ years relevant Supply Chain working experience.
• Experience in managing a large diverse workforce and employee relations.
• Working in Supply Chain and Logistics, Retail or FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of Logistics and related distribution processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Understand financial and performance indicators.
• Ability to adapt working hours.

Responsibilities:

• Influence and provide input to the development of the Business Units.
• Effectively use invocoms to ensure the delivery of team goals through relevant scorecards as per the strategy.
• Ensure adequate contingencies are in place for operational contingencies.
• Manage and integrate the delivery of the Service Level Agreement with key stakeholders.
• Implement the agreed continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and improve service.
• Manage the end-to-end processes against business standards and operating procedures.
• Manage the Supply Chain Operations’ EE targets, performance management, reward, recognition, and employee relations in line with business requirements.
• Conduct benchmarking and implement continuous improvement projects.