Senior Regional Operations Manager

Adcorp Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm seeks a seasoned Senior Regional Operations Manager to drive efficiency and strategic optimization across multiple Distribution Centers. With an extensive background in FMCG and logistics, you will lead a large team towards operational excellence, influence national supply chain strategies, and implement innovative practices in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive package with leadership-level benefits

Opportunity to influence national supply chain strategy

Empowered to implement process improvements

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in FMCG or large-scale logistics distribution.
• Experience with TES management and unionised environments.
• Data-oriented and strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize operations across multiple Distribution Centers.
• Design strategies tied to national objectives using Lean/Six-Sigma.
• Manage stakeholder performance and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement

Lean/Six-Sigma

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Lean Six-Sigma certification

Job description

Location: Inland Region (Multiple DCs)

Team Size: 4,000+ staff | Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics

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

About the Role

• 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).

Who You Are

• Industry veteran: 8–10 yrs in FMCG or large-scale logistics distribution; 3–5 yrs in senior leadership roles
• Labour-savvy: Experience with TES management, CCMA, and unionised environments
• Educated & certified: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business; Lean Six‑Sigma certification advantageous
• Analytical & adaptive: Data-oriented, strategic thinker, resilient, emotionally mature, and culturally intelligent
• Transformational leader: Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, negotiate at all levels, and lead change under pressure

What You'll Bring

• A track record of multi‑site operational excellence in FMCG or service environments
• Expertise in labour and agency management, with CCMA exposure
• Skilled in Lean/Six‑Sigma, TPS, or Kaizen
• Strong background in data analytics, WMS, and KPI frameworks
• Outstanding abilities in communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution
• A results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Why Us?

• Lead a dedicated team of 4,000+ across multiple DCs
• Shape operations at scale with opportunity to influence national supply chain strategy
• Empowered to implement pioneering process improvements in a fast-paced, unionised environment
• Competitive package with leadership-level benefits

Ready to Apply?

If you're a seasoned SC & Logistics leader with a drive for operational excellence, we want to meet you!