Overview
Operations Manager Jobs in Kempton Park at Freightmore Johannesburg Pty Ltd
THE FREIGHTMORE GROUP OF COMPANIES
Operations Manager – (Johannesburg)
WORKING HOURS 07:00 – 17:00 (Mon – Fri)
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 10 years of road freight industry experience
Minimum 5 years of manager and/or senior supervisor experience
Grade 12
Diploma/ Degree in transport and logistics is advantageous
Driver’s license is compulsory
Fully computer literate
Sound knowledge of loading and off-loading principles
Sound knowledge of scheduled linehaul and local road freight principles
Understanding safe workplace practices and requirements
Excellent administration and organizational skills
Sound knowledge of salaries and wages principles, including the NBC for Road Freight Agreement
Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual
Sound knowledge of the Gauteng area and South Africa in general
Must be a team player and adapt to change easily
Parcel Perfect or similar systems knowledge and experience
Attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills – must be proficient at communicating at all levels within the organisation
The appointment will be in line with our employment equity plan and report
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SALES
Accompany sales representatives on regular customer visits, including new business operational vetting
Liaise between Sales and Operations with regard to queries
Resolve operational related customer queries
OPERATIONS
Manage and motivate the operations management team
Ensure the maximization of vehicles and process efficiencies
Handle operational queries and give guidance for solutions
Regular staff meetings with all operational employees
Resolve conflicts and disputes
Weekly measurement of Labour Broker usage and monthly paid staff overtime
ADMINISTRATION
Ensure correct authorization and completion of orders and/or invoices
Authorize HR related issues such as leave, payroll, etc.
Manage salary and wage inputs of operational staff
INFORMATION
Manage the timely and accurate capture of information into the various systems
GENERAL
Ensure adherence to all Financial, Operational, Human Resources and Health and Safety SOPs
Manage the human resource management discipline by ensuring that all operational staff adhere to their agreed Task Lists/KPI’s
Attend to various branch-related issues and queries
Action requests by management timeously and accurate
SECONDARY TASKS (Administrative)
Assist in the operational management of Key Customer Accounts
Ensure housekeeping of branch as per agreed standard
Ensure that all agreed operational procedures are adhered to by all
Assist in the operational planning of linehaul vehicles and monitor on time departures and arrivals
Do all required operational reports and distribute
In consultation with the Technical Department plan line haul vehicle maintenance
TERTIARY TASKS ( General – as and when required ):
Assist CSD in resolving operational issues
Tackle issues on the “ACTIVITY REPORTS” that do not get resolved
Be reasonably available after hours to assist with loading and off-loading shift queries
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Title: Operations Manager
Company: Freightmore Johannesburg Pty Ltd
Location: Kempton Park
