Senior Logistics Ops Leader — Lean, Scalable Supply Chain

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Relocation assistance

Travel allowance

Access to logistics technology

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee logistics operations in Midrand, Gauteng. The role requires strategic thinking to optimize supply chains, lead diverse teams, and drive continuous improvement across warehouse, inventory, and distribution functions.

You will manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and compliance while collaborating with procurement, sales, and finance to achieve company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's in related field.
• Proven 7–10 years in operations management, preferably logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead and mentor large teams (50+ staff) and foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee warehouse operations: inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving.
• Set and monitor KPIs to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all operations.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and finance to align operations with company goals.
• Manage budgets, control expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement via lean methodologies and best practices.
• Resolve escalated operational issues to minimize disruption to business.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean/process improvement

Budgeting & cost control

KPIs & performance management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin / Supply Chain / Logistics

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee logistics operations in Midrand, Gauteng. The role requires strategic thinking to optimize supply chains, lead diverse teams, and drive continuous improvement across warehouse, inventory, and distribution functions.

You will manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and compliance while collaborating with procurement, sales, and finance to achieve company objectives.