General Manager

**Job Number**

66970

**Job Type**

Permanent

**Job Title**

General Manager

**Computer Skills**

Ms office Suite

**Industry**

Supply Chain/Operations Management/Logistics

**City**

Heidelberg

**Province**

Gauteng

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**

**Minimum Qualification**

Bachelors

**Status**

Available