Strategic Operations Manager – Warehousing & Logistics

BCE Foodservice Equipment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice equipment company in Gauteng, Johannesburg is seeking a strategic Operations Manager. This role emphasizes operational excellence, process improvements, and project management within service centres and distribution networks. Candidates should have 5–7 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate across functions and drive significant improvements in logistics and warehousing operations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience managing operational projects or leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of warehouse optimisation, layout design, and WMS functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational improvement projects across service centres, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
• Oversee the rollout of new systems, processes, technologies, and SOPs.
• Drive optimisation of space, workflows, warehouse layout, and material handling solutions.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Job description

A leading foodservice equipment company in Gauteng, Johannesburg is seeking a strategic Operations Manager. This role emphasizes operational excellence, process improvements, and project management within service centres and distribution networks. Candidates should have 5–7 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate across functions and drive significant improvements in logistics and warehousing operations.