A concern within the logistics industry is seeking an Operations Manager responsible for the effective managem...

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3 years ago

Operations Manager

A concern within the logistics industry is seeking an Operations Manager responsible for the effective management of all operations, resources vehicles and staff, relevant to the branch and its operations, as well as customer services.

Open position : Operations Manager
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Reporting to : Branch Manager
 
Job requirements :
• Grade 12, Matric passed / NQF Level 4
• Relevant experience in the field of Logistics and transport
• 4 to 6 years experience in logistics operations in a supervisory role
• Computer literacy
• Microsoft Outlook: (Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of business maths
• Knowledge and understanding of budget controlling
• Read, Write, Speak and comprehend in the English language
• Presentation Skills
• Report writing skills
• Minute taking
Duties :
• Ensure effective management of operations ensuring operations is effected in a cost effective manner
• Ensure all operational systems, processes and practices are followed by all staff at all times
• Incorporate and facilitate quality controls to ensure effective risk management
• Ensure safe and efficient operations in managing all health and safety procedures
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies
• Communicate job expectations in terms of planning and monitoring of daily operational activities
• Effective management of all human resources functions including discipline and time keeping
• Must be willing to work long hours, including occasional weekend work, and overtime is a requirement of the job description.
• Responsible for the effective management of all vehicles ensuring that all resources required to run the operations are well taken care of
• Demonstrate the ability to set objectives on own and be able to implement and prioritize the steps of planning and organising effectively
• Must not only control activities but is also required to co-ordinate the activities of people in his/her department and section
• The person is required to set the necessary managerial controls over arrangements and be able to address contingencies
• From time to time may be called to assist in the formulation and implementation of organisational policies and strategies
• Ability to effectively determine the set goal and work out an action plan to achieve this goal
• Apply logic and reason to identify, understand and resolve obstacles in order to achieve target/goal
• Display emotional control in order to achieve the set targets / goals
• Summarize and paraphrases his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
• Uses logical reasoning, figures of speech and negotiation skills to reach conclusions acceptable to both parties
• Presents arguments that address others most important concerns and issues and looks for a win -win situation.
• Acts in a courteous, diplomatic and comforting manner when attending to problems or difficulties.
• Displays patience and good manners at all times
 
Should you meet the above requirements please email your CV to zena@zwanda.co.za
 
Please add “Operations Manager” into the subject line of your email.
 
No reply after 2 weeks indicates that you have been unsuccessful.