Objectives:
Execute and Manage Operations
• Obtain the associated resources and secure to enable implementation of the strategy
• Implement the strategy in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Consult the operations strategy to determine the outputs required from the respective operations departments
• Identify and secure the appropriate resources for implementation of departmental plans
• Create and maintain a climate conducive to performance to ensure that the departments deliver against objectives
• Initiate pro-active and corrective actions as required to ensure optimal performance
• Manage operations in accordance with proposed outputs and allocated time frames
• Strong S.O.P management and implementing of new processes is required

Strategic Human Resource Management
• Manage managers in the achievement of planned divisional objectives and targets by ensuring that Company has a high performance culture
• Clarify manager’s roles and responsibilities, set performance objectives, manage and conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• Implement a management succession plan
• Build a pro-active environment where the managers can take responsibility for results
• Set and achieve Employment Equity targets
• Identify critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans

Manage Divisional Budget
• Prepare and manage the operational and capital budgets
• Approve budgetary expenditures within authorisation limits or delegations
• Review and report on financial performance
• Ensure the reduction of costs of all resources

Requirements:
Must have at least a Logistics degree or an Industrial Engineering degree and background
Experience within a similar environment
10 - 12 years operations experience in the logistics industry with:
3 - 5 years at a senior management level
Proven track record of problem solving abilities