Transport and Operations Manager

About the job Transport and Operations Manager

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Logistics Qualification an advantage
• 5 years experience in logistics field and 2 years management experience

Knowledge:

• Company Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to the operation
• Customer requirements including cut off times and KPIs
• HR and IR regulations, policies, processes and procedures
• Internal and external services pertaining to the operation
• Company IT systems, their role and how they work as well as client IT systems where relevant
• Packaging standards and requirement for warehousing and distribution purposes
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and the requirements thereof
• ISO 9001 standard
• Use of equipment and maintenance costs

Responsibilities:

• Leads, empowers and develops the transport team.
• Safely and effectively manages its people, fleet, 3PL providers, budget, IT and other resources in a sustainable and profitable way as to grow the department.
• Identifies risks, issues and opportunities and deploys innovative solutions and techniques in response to improving logistics delivery and expected outcomes.