Operations Manager

Humankind Group, a leading organization in South Africa's Consumer Division, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to join our team in Gauteng. Our company prides itself on upholding the highest standards of service excellence and legal compliance while fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and customer-centricity.

As an Operations Manager at Humankind Group, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and maintaining company policies within your assigned portfolio. You will oversee financial performance by analyzing income statements, forecasts, and budgets to drive business efficiency. Identifying cost-saving initiatives and growth opportunities will be key aspects of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will be tasked with establishing strong customer relationships through regular engagements and ensuring contractual compliance.

In addition to financial oversight, this role requires effective team leadership to achieve organizational goals. You will be responsible for managing teams, optimizing asset utilization for maximum efficiency, driving profitability across contracts, monitoring performance metrics such as vehicle utilization and revenue, and enforcing workplace safety regulations. Your proficiency in financial management principles, industry regulations, contract management, strategic planning, decision-making capabilities, and relevant computer software will be essential in excelling in this position.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess a tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Transportation, Logistics or Finance along with 8-10 years of senior operational experience in warehousing and transportation. Strong financial acumen coupled with excellent management skills are crucial requirements. If you have a passion for driving operational efficiencies and business growth while demonstrating strong leadership abilities under pressure to meet tight deadlines - we invite you to apply for the Operations Manager position at Humankind Group.

Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional service while driving innovation and growth within the Consumer Division. Show us your ability to lead teams effectively towards achieving organizational goals by applying today!

• 8 - 10 years of senior operational experience in warehousing and transportation
• Experience with contract management and legal compliance
• Strategic planning and decision-making capabilities
• Tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Transportation, Logistics, or Finance
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of accounting processes
• Knowledge of industry regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Implement and maintain company policies within the assigned portfolio, ensuring legal compliance
• Oversee financial performance by reviewing and approving monthly income statements, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring contractual compliance and service excellence
• Ensure the smooth transition and implementation of new business, whether organic or external growth

• Financial management principles
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Contract management
• Strategic planning

Seniority Level: Middle Management

Job Functions: Operations

• Finance
• Logistics

Industries : Transportation

• Warehousing
• Finance