Senior Operations Leader — Hybrid Logistics & Growth

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, drive strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead a large team, optimize resources, monitor KPIs, ensure compliance, and manage budgets while collaborating with Sales, Finance and HR to align with the company’s growth plan. The role is hybrid with travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Proven leadership and track record in senior operations roles.
• Experience managing large-scale operations in logistics or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve company objectives and growth targets.
• Oversee daily operations, including resource allocation, workflow optimization, and process improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of operational staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Monitor KPIs and metrics, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage budgets and control expenditures, seeking cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and HR for seamless integration of operations.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, develop contingency plans.
• Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies and best practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Financial management

Budgeting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, drive strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead a large team, optimize resources, monitor KPIs, ensure compliance, and manage budgets while collaborating with Sales, Finance and HR to align with the company’s growth plan. The role is hybrid with travel within the region.