Operation Manager jobs in South Africa

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead strategic projects and enhance operational excellence across its service centre. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations and a relevant qualification in Operations Management. Responsibilities include managing improvement projects, overseeing new systems rollouts, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to drive change.

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 optimization and WMS functionality.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational improvement projects across service centres and warehousing.
• Oversee the rollout of new systems and processes.
• Drive optimization of workflows and warehouse layout.
• Conduct operational analysis for cost savings.
• Monitor operational KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers to resolve operational challenges.
• Manage relationships and performance of key service providers.
• Lead initiatives on health & safety improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Support capacity planning and forecasting.