Operations Manager to be based in KZN required. The purpose of the role is to ensure effective and efficient management of operations within a client contract for a Multinational Logistics Solutions company. This is a permanent position. Minimum 10 years working experience in vehicle logistics and yard management required.

Requirements:

• Grade 12/ Matric or equivalent qualification.
• 10-15 years working experience in a vehicle logistics and/or yard management environment.
• Some technical fitment knowledge will be advantageous.
• Diploma/Degree or studying towards a diploma/degree in Logistics.
• Proven understanding of effectively utilising system solutions to successfully run operations.
• Effective management of staff (over 80 employees at 1 site)
• Effective utilisation of resources to run lean operations.
• Must have sound computer knowledge and applications at an advance level (Full MS Office Suite, Supply Chain Management Systems, Yard Management Systems).
• Must not have a criminal record.
• The employee may be required to rotate between various operational sites, including but not limited to VDC1 and VDC2 in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the operational processes at each location.
• Pro-active – Advanced level
• Communication – Advanced level
• Organisational skills – Advanced level
• Interpersonal skills – Advanced level
• Analytical ability – Advanced level
• Methodical and Process Orientation Advanced level
• Results Driven – Advanced level\
• Leadership skills – Advanced level
• Self Management Advanced level
• People Management Advanced level
• Visual Management Advanced level
• Customer focus Advanced level

Duties:

• Ensure proper planning to maintain stable and productive operations within the External operations specifically but not limited to PDI, Preservation and on wheels.
• Ensure Preservation is completed according to daily capacity in all external yards.
• Ensure KPI tracking is updated and sent to customer daily in line with tracking and billing requirements.
• Manage on wheels movement daily to all respective yards.
• Ensure accurate and 100% billing linked to all business units.
• Ensure all operational requirements are met as per customer requirements and planned KPI completed as per customer requirement.
• Highlight all deviations to customer and focus on continuous change to effectively plan and communicate change point to all relevant role players within operations.
• Monitor, lead and guide supervisors, subordinates and to ensure optimal operations.
• Partake in all safety walks, meetings as per company and customer requirements.
• Develop process flows to maintain streamlined operations.
• Monitor hourly operational stats in line with plan and KPI.
• Effective use of V-Motion Yard Management System Solution.
• Staff management.
• Damage management.
• Fleet maintenance.
• Ensure Safety and Quality in place.
• Manage delivery, costs and resources.
• Ensure continuous improvement.

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