General Manager

**Job Number**
- 66969**Job Type**
- Permanent**Job Title**
- General Manager - KZN**Computer Skills**
- Ms office Suite**Industry**
- Logistics and Supply Chain**City**
- eThekwini (Durban)**Province**
- Kwazulu Natal- Job Function:
- Manage all aspects of a sub-division of the company including but not limited to assisting in the creation and implementation of the strategic plans, ensuring the achievement of budgeted profits, overall growth, sustainability, creating and maintaining sound relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.- Key Performance Areas:
- Operational:
- Set service levels are at optimal levels- Optimal utilization of company assets- Company assets are maintained and safeguarded at all times- Compliance with all relevant legislation- Completion of external and internal reporting requirements and attendance at relevant meetings- External awareness of the general business environment and best practices being adapted/applied to current/new business- Strategic Management:
- Develop and implement a strategic business plan (SBP) and financial budget for the Business Unit that aligns with that of the company- Develop a culture of all staff being client-centric- Financial Management:
- Manage revenue trends at various levels and drive agreed growth strategies- Continual drive on costs management through continuous improvement strategies- Analyse, interpret, and report on monthly income statements of the various operations within the business unit- Compile annual budgets and present them to the Board of Directors- Review daily revenue reports and other relevant operational reports to remain informed and take action when required- Provide input into management meetings- Human Resources Management:
- Attain, train, and retain suitable management and staff that will ensure the success of the business unit- Drive regular performance management reviews for staff assessment and development- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills- Mentor and coach subordinates and monitor performance to maximise productivity- Ensure sound relations are maintained with relevant unions and shop stewards- Manage discipline and conflict resolution in the workplace standards and measure compliance of the following:
- Service levels are at optimal levels
- Optimal utilization of company assets
- Company assets are maintained and safeguarded at all times
- Compliance with all systems, policies, and procedures
- Compliance with all relevant legislation
- Completion of external and internal reporting requirements and attendance at relevant meetings
- External awareness of the general business environment and best practices being adapted/applied to current/new business**Inherent Requirements**
- Matric- ESSENTIAL: Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations Management/Logistics- At least 5-8 year of operational management experience with 5 years senior management responsibilities within a general freight/supply chain or logistics environment- A strong transport and warehouse operational experience- Previous experience with a WMS or SAP is a distinct advantage- ESSENTIAL: Previous budgeting and cost control experience-
- Thorough knowledge of the operational system, policies, and procedures- Computer literacy: MS Office- Aptitude to working with IT systems- Working knowledge of relevant IR legislation, Bargaining Council agreement/policies/procedures- Working knowledge of relevant technical requirements of material handling equipment, fleet and warehouses- Knowledge and awareness of developments and trends within the logistics field- Ability to compile a strategic business plan and financial budget- Ability to interpret financial information- Report writing and presentation skills- Continuous improvement to drive cost and improve customer experience**What Qualification**
- Supply Chain/Operations Management/Logistics**Minimum Qualification**
- Bachelors**Status**
- Available