Operations Manager (logistics)
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Job Summary
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all operational activities across CPU, Preservation, Convoy, and PDI functions.
- Plan and manage manpower, ensuring productivity, cost control, and compliance with customer KPIs.
- Maintain accurate billing, KPI reporting, and operational documentation.
- Monitor daily performance and lead supervisors to achieve efficiency and safety targets.
- Manage preservation schedules, ensuring vehicles are retail-ready and compliant with customer standards.
- Coordinate convoy operations, ensuring secure, accurate, and timely movement of units.
- Oversee PDI processes, ensuring accuracy, timely claims, and quality compliance.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and system integrity through effective use of V-Motion Yard Management.
- Lead and develop staff, ensuring adequate training, fair workload distribution, and compliance with company policies.
- Manage and reduce operational damages and associated costs.
- Ensure fleet maintenance, safety, and operational readiness.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee efficiency.
- Enforce safety standards, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with ISO and SHEQ requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement process enhancements.
- Support ad-hoc customer requests and maintain strong communication channels.
- Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
- 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).
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1578783
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:R450,000-550,000 per year
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned