Operation Manager, Logistics

Location:

Silverton, Pretoria
Job Posting

Title:

Operation Manager, Contract Logistics
Time Type:
Full Time

• Matric
• Degree/diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering or related.
  
  - Advantage

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

• A Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience as a CMMS Key User will be an advantage
• Strong knowledge of WMS EWM

• Operations :
  • 2 to 5+ years Automotive Material handling-line supply experience;
  Automotive OEM or Tier-1 manufacturing experience. Experience managing multiple operations, Inbound & Outbound logistics, Warehouse Processes, Part supply through Sequencing. Abilities to investigate and close out inventory stock variances, caused through incorrect system transactions, Bill of Material, etc.
• Problem Solving :
  Knowledge of effective Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures
• Supervisory Management :
  Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in supervising or leading a team in a warehouse operations environment including performance management, absence management, identifying development requirements, ensuring accountability and DSV values are upheld.
• Communication :
  Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations;
• Compliance: 1-2 years experience in compliance management.
• Commercial: 1-2 years experience in managing service delivery to client as per SLA, understanding of KPI’s, as well as standards and compliance thereof.
• Stress and Conflict Management :
  Candidate must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure;
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekend.
• Must have reliable transport.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have a high attention to detail.
• Must be an organized individual who is results orientated.

• Knowledge of various continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Contraints)
• CMMS, Movis, SKS, SAP, SMART
• Project Management Skills
• Various supply streams
  - Sequential, Kanban, Pick to Light

This position aims to ensure contract adherence in terms of client relations, operational performance, commercial and financial performance, people management and development and continual improvement initiatives. This role will be managing a team of between 50
-100 employees. The role needs to ensure operations are managed in accordance with the DSV standards and policies and procedures. Ensure that the DSV strategy, goals and initiatives are cascaded down through the organization into the various areas of the operation. Support and actively participate in development services and solutions to complement DSV’s offering to the Automotive industry.

• Accountability and leadership on all aspects of the Ford Silverton operations in Gauteng.
• Meeting of all customer SLAs.
• Compliance of sites to DSV standards:
  • SHERQ – achieve minimum requirements
  • Implement and maintain Quality Management System at all sites
• Assist in unlocking synergies within operations to improve competitiveness of solution
• Assist in driving synergies with other DSV business units, where possible, to improve operational performance
• Ensure implementation and daily adherence of full site compliance for Safety, Quality and Delivery, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule and Local Safety Authority requirements

• Ensuring client’s needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of the SLA.

• Claims investigation in order to understand claim details per incident to report internally

• Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets
• Delivering on client and internal continuous improvement requirements and driving a Lean culture
• Internal stakeholder communication management ensure agreed to meetings, conference calls and forums are planned…