General Manager

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Our client is seeking a General Manager Transport to join their team, based in Cape Town. The General Manager role in the Transport business unit typically oversees the daily operations of transportation services, both linehaul and local, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that both revenue and profit growth targets are met with solid collaboration between business development and transport teams.

  • Grow revenue pipeline to scalable continuity and ensure current investments and pipeline investments deliver on internal financial hurdles.

  • Develop long-term transportation strategies to drive business growth and ensure operational efficiency.

  • Conduct market analysis and forecasting to identify new business opportunities and potential challenges.

  • Oversee daily transportation operations, including vehicle maintenance, route planning, and scheduling.

  • Ensure that all transportation activities comply with regulatory requirements and safety standards.

  • Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance across multiple customers.

  • Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including health and safety standards.

  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure operational integrity.

  • Lead and manage a team of transportation professionals, including drivers, dispatchers, contract supervisors and contract managers.

  • Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to enhance team performance and productivity.

  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

  • Authorising of Purchase Orders, Leave and Operational anomalies.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, at an operational level within the value chain as well as across the support structures including human resources, finance, technical and health and safety.

  • Stay updated on the latest transportation technologies and trends to improve operational efficiency.

  • Implement and manage transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software.

  • Explore innovative solutions to enhance transportation processes and reduce environmental impact.

  • Embed and monitor ERS system and the optimal usage thereof across all contracts.

  • Monitor Fuel expenditure of contract and active use of Fuel Science.

  • Develop and manage budgets for transportation operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions and optimizing resource allocation.

  • Monitor and control expenses to meet financial targets.

  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services.

  • Address and resolve customer inquiries and complaints related to transportation services.

  • Maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners to enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Customer engagement strategy delivered and executed.

Skills:

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address operational challenges.

  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelors degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • A post graduate business qualification will be beneficial.

  • At least 7-10 years of experience in transportation management, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic planning.

  • Experience in managing large teams and complex transportation operations.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial performance.

  • Strong technical knowledge relating to capital deployment in transport operations.

  • A track record in the Road Freight Transport and Logistics industry will be an added advantage.

  • Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.

  • Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software.

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