Head of Operations – Shipping

 

Recruiter:

RecruiTech

Job Ref:

RD043

Date posted:

Monday, May 24, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Cost to Company


SUMMARY:
Our client is recruiting for a Head of Shipping Operations for their Durban Branch. This candidate must have 10 years’ experience in senior management within Shipping. Must have experience with day-to-day operations of business including sales, warehouse and financials.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is recruiting for a Head of Shipping Operations for their Durban Branch. This candidate must have 10 years’ experience in senior management within Shipping. Must have experience with day-to-day operations of business including sales, warehouse and financials.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership for the operational setting priorities, providing leadership and direction, and driving operational performance.
  • Accountable for the management and performance of the sales, warehouse, and finance departments to support profitability targets.
  • Direct and manage business activities with a focus on business growth.
  • Report to the CEO on operations performance and suggest improvements.
  • Work closely with the Senior Management team to achieve objectives including, financials; productivity; margin improvement and customer satisfaction targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement through employee involvement, improved methods, and adoption of best practices.
  • Ensure compliances with local and international law.
  • Implement Group policies and directives and ensure adherence.
  • Provide a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring that all employees are engaged and committed.
  • Manage a team of employees (3 direct reports and 80 indirect reports).
  • Achieve profit and growth targets.
  • Achieve shareholder objectives.
  • Design and implement strategic plans to improve the business.
  • Effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Achieve governance and ethical standards.

 

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • BCOM in Business Management
  • 10 years’ experience in Shipping

 

Skills:

  • Strong administrative and computer skills.
  • Analytical and mathematical skills to assist in quotations.
  • Great organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and find a practical solution to issues that arise.
  • Acquire good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to negotiate and close deals.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Ability to understand business process and be able to interpret business needs.
  • Be willing to work overtime when required.
  • Be able to work under pressure and in stressful environments.
  • Fully computer literate in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook and Power point.
 

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