Closing Date: 2024/11/06
Reference Number: UNI240808-7
Job Title: Operations Manager
Business Unit / Division: Consumer
Contract: Johannesburg X-Dock
Job Type Classification: Permanent - Normal
Location - Town / City: Gauteng
Location - Province: Gauteng
Location - Country: South Africa
Job Advert Summary
We have a great opportunity at Unitrans for an Operations Manager to manage various depots/contracts around Gauteng Province. This position is within the Warehouse Business Unit in the Consumer Division.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager will oversee different functions and optimize processes to achieve organizational goals. This role involves directing and coordinating activities concerning project implementation, pricing, sales, and distribution of products. The manager will handle both direct and matrix resources, focusing on the development of plans, process impact, change management, communication, training, delivery, implementation of financials, and monitoring the performance of implemented solutions while continuously improving implementation capability.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and providing weekly financial reports, sales, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement. The manager will identify areas needing cost reduction and program improvement, establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, determine staffing requirements, and oversee human resources processes. Furthermore, the manager will monitor business operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery while staying within budgetary limits.
Minimum Requirements
- Tertiary Qualification in Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Excellent Management and Human Resources Skills
- Good Understanding of Accounting Processes
- 8 - 10 Years at Senior Operational Level in the Warehouse and Transportation Industry
- Basic Legal Knowledge of Contracts
- Problem Solving Skills
- Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
- Strategic Planning Capability
- Customer Management and Industry Networking Capability
- Occupational Health and Safety Act Legislation Knowledge
- Knowledge of Vehicle and MHE Applications by Operation
- Knowledge of Financial Management Principles
- Sound Knowledge of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Environment
- Understanding of Company Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
- Own Transport and Must Be Willing to Travel
Duties & Responsibilities - Manage Business Strategy
- Identify Customer Needs, Grow the Business, and Provide Excellent Customer Service
- Implementation and Seamless Transition of New Business, Whether Organic or External Growth
- Profitably Manage All Operations Assigned
- Manage Vehicle Fleet (e.g., Planned Maintenance, Tyre Management, Equipment Selection, Capital Expenditure, Conformance to Legislation)
- Manage All Aspects of Finances within All Allocated Contracts
- Manage Multiple Warehouses and Compliance
- Manage and Achieve Company and Customer Target KPIs
- Effective Financial Management of Strategic Business Unit
- Manage and Report on Performance in Respect of Customer Service, Vehicle Utilization, Revenue, Costs, Changes in Business Trends, Corrective/New Actions Implemented, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and Asset Management
- Manage Staff Effectively
- Understanding of Policies and Procedures in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
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