Head of Operations – Shipping

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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