Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a manufacturer of building material and supplier to the retail and construction industry, is requiring an Operations Manager to join their team.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: On-site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end warehousing operations
• Manage inventory control, warehouse layout, and space utilization across multiple facilities.
• Supervise the de-bagging process and ensure materials are loaded into bulk tankers/trucks accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Coordinate closely with shipping agents, transport providers, and internal logistics teams to manage schedules and turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations within the port and warehouse operations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Manage warehouse teams including supervisors, operators, and labour, ensuring strong leadership, training, and performance management.
• Liaise with Transnet and port authorities to maintain good operational standing and resolve logistical challenges.
• Support the Head of Operations in strategic planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of operations/warehouse/logistics management experience, preferably in cement, bulk materials, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of port logistics, warehousing best practices, and material handling processes.
• Proven experience managing teams and third-party service providers.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance regulations (preferably within Transnet/port environments).
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Transnet port operations and regulations – advantageous
• Experience with cement de-bagging and bulk loading operations - advantageous

Skills Required

• Good communication skills
• Good management skills

If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful