Operations Manager (FMCG Warehousing / Logistics)
We are urgently recruiting for a passionate and dynamic Operations Manager to manage all operations of (Cold storage perishable products) at an FMCG Depot for an International Warehousing and Distribution Company in Johannesburg.

Desired Skills & Experience
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Management, Operations or similar
• Solid previous experience of managing the operations of an FMCG Warehousing and Distribution Division (Cold storage perishable products)
• Experienced in a dynamic, high-volume operating environment.
• Budgetary and financial skills.
• Employee Relations and Conflict Management skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures, Requirements and Legislation.
• Ability to motivate a large team, schedule tasks and prioritize actions, allocate resources effectively, delegate tasks and manage projects.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literate – SAP an advantage

Key responsibilities will also include:
Operational Procedures
• Ensure company policies and procedures in place and adhered to at all times – regular audits to be conducted and reported on.
• Ensure that return on assets (manpower and equipment are maximized)
• Ensure that Health & Safety requirements are complied with.

Human Resources
• Ensure appraisals are formally conducted annually with informal quarterly reviews with all staff
• Ensure headcount is monitored and controlled within budget
• Ensure all employee issues are handled according to company procedures
• Confirm and sign off all temp/contract staff invoices on a fortnightly/monthly basis
• Provide headcount statistics on a weekly basis
• Ensure staff committees meet and minutes are provided

Stock
• Ensure stock counts are coordinated as per agreed schedules and report back the results to the National Inventory Manager and Inland General Manager.
• Ensure that all stock is safely received, stored and handled in line with company procedures.
• Identify areas of risk in an attempt to minimize risks of theft and damages, take corrective action where required.
• Authorize stock adjustments and damages.
• Monitor all stock levels.

Distribution
• Monitor all distribution efficiencies and ensure corrective action taken where necessary.
• Constantly keep updated with transport trends, ensure the most cost effective solution is utilized.

• Monitor customer service levels to ensure that required level is achieved.
• Negotiate with contractors on rates and utilization as required.
• Ensure that fleet is optimized and maintained on a regular basis.
• Monitor fuel usage on a monthly basis.
• Handle customer queries as required.

Warehouse
• Ensure that all functional efficiencies are reviewed daily, weekly and monthly and that corrective action is taken where appropriate.
• Assist Principals during depot visits.
• Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained.

Pallets
• Ensure pallet account is reconciled weekly and corrective action taken in respect of variances.
• Weekly statistics on pallets to be maintained and provided on request.
• Any problems or variances to be reported to the Operations Director as soon as the issue arises.

POD
• Ensure that necessary controls are in place for POD’s and that these are handed over correctly and timeously. Corrective action to be taken on all outstanding POD’s.

o Location: Successful incumbent will primarily be based in Johannesburg
o Offer: Market related salary plus benefits
o Candidates must have SA ID