Regional Operations Manager

Adcorp Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce solutions firm in Durban is looking for a Regional Operations Manager. You will oversee distribution center functions, implement strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in supply chain management, leadership experience, and a focus on operational excellence. Join a team that values learning and development in a people-first culture.

Benefits

Ongoing learning & development opportunities

Values-led culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG or large-scale logistics.
• 3-5 years’ senior leadership experience managing teams and budgets.
• Experience with supplier management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of all distribution center functions ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Design and deliver strategies tied to national objectives.
• Shape KPIs and predictive analytics for cost control.
• Lead and mentor a high-performance management team.
• Partner with key clients and TES providers for performance management.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Data Analytics

Supply Chain Management

Customer Centricity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management / Business Management

Matric (Grade 12)

Certification in Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

We’re Not Just Hiring – We’re Building South Africa’s Workforce of the Future.

Come Be Part of It at Adcorp Group.

Who We Are

At Adcorp Group, we’re more than just a workplace solutions company business — we’re a team on a mission to bring people, possibility, and planning together to create purpose

Our values aren’t just words on a wall – they guide how we work, who we hire, and the impact we make

• Teamwork: Our values aren’t just words on a wall – they guide how we work, who we hire, and the impact we make
• Respect: We respect the feelings, wishes, rights and traditions of our workforce, candidates, clients, communities, and the environment
• Customer centricity: We strive to anticipate our customers’ needs and deliver excellent customer experiences
• Agility: We act with speed and flexibility to ever changing conditions
• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome and embrace a diverse range of people, perspectives, and ideas.

The Opportunity

Regional Operations Manager

Are you an operational powerhouse looking to lead regional end‑to‑end distribution excellence? Join us as the Senior Regional Operations Manager, where you will drive the strategic, data‑driven optimization of multiple Distribution Centers and make a real impact with a dynamic team.

What you\'ll need

• Matric (Grade 12) – Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management / Business Management – Essential
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process-excellence framework – Advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ FMCG (or large-scale multi-site distribution/logistics) experience in a service-oriented supply-chain role
• 3-5 years’ senior leadership experience managing substantial teams & budgets
• Experience with third-party/TES supplier management – Advantageous
• Exposure to unionised environments and CCMA conciliation/arbitration – Advantageous
• Strong understanding of labour-market trends, TES industry, and current labour legislation

What you will be doing

• Operational Leadership: Take charge of all DC functions—From SOP compliance to OTIF delivery—ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence.
• Strategic Execution: Design and deliver strategies tied to national objectives, using Lean/Six‑Sigma to drive continuous improvement.
• Data & Analytics: Shape KPIs and predictive analytics for capacity planning, labour optimization, and cost control.
• People & Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performance, values‑driven management team, fostering transformation and counting on your experience in union settings.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: Be the trusted partner to key clients and TES providers, owning performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Risk & Compliance: Enforce SHEQ standards, drive Business Continuity planning, and uphold all labour and legal frameworks (e.g., OHS Act, BCEA, Labour relations).

Why Join Us?

We know great people have options – so here’s what makes this one worth your while:

• Ongoing learning & development opportunities
• A team that actually lives its values

We’re proud of our values-led, people-first culture where bold ideas are celebrated, and every role contributes to building a stronger, more inclusive workforce for South Africa.