Operations Manager
Core
Senior operational leadership for a busy warehousing and logistics operation in Bayhead, Durban, overseeing warehouse, stock, yard, and intermodal activities.
Role type
Senior IC operations manager (logistics/warehousing)
Builds
Warehouse, yard, and intermodal logistics services for major clients
Domain
Logistics | Warehousing | Port & Terminal Operations | Supply Chain
Required skills
Operations leadership, warehouse management, yard operations, intermodal coordination, client relationship management, SLA adherence, cost recovery, asset utilization, inventory management, process improvement
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, valid driver's license
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations across warehousing, stock management, yard and intermodal activities; Manage and develop operational managers, supervisors and wider site teams; Drive operational performance, productivity, efficiency and service excellence; Ensure effective warehouse, yard, inventory and stock management; Manage key client relationships, operational escalations and service delivery; Take ownership of operational costs, billing accuracy, cost recovery and asset utilisation; Identify and implement improvements across operational processes, workflows and systems; Ensure strong coordination between operations and client-facing teams; Maintain compliance with customs, organisational, client and operational requirements; Provide clear operational reporting and performance updates to senior management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC