Operations Manager – Logistics

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Staff Solutions Recruitment are currently seeking candidates for their open Operations Manager – Logistics position in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Operations Manager – Logistics role such as with an industry leading company like Staff Solutions Recruitment?

JOB SUMMARY: Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Logistics/Freight Sector is looking to employ an Operations Manager to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha. JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Description: Manage a stevedoring division with multiple staff, Multiple customers, and machinery/equipmentLiaise with customers, super-cargo’s, vessel crew, Port Terminals and private operators supervising the vessels in order to ensure a productive operationPlan and manage the effective utilization of labour and equipment/machineryStaff training and developmentVisits vessels ensuring that the operation is being performed safely and effectivelyTaking a proactive approach to ensure a cost-effective service to the clientAttend daily meetings on vesselsAttend to staff meetings (shop stewards’ meetings / SHE Committee meetings)General administration i.e., accident/incident reports, written communication with clients. Job Requirements: Minimum of a matric (Grade 12) level of educationTertiary qualification, or studying towards a tertiary qualification, in a shipping or related field – an advantage.Computer literate (Word, Excel, e-mail)Minimum 3-5 years proven operational experience within a stevedoring / lashing environmentA sound knowledge of the planning, stowing, discharging, lashing & securing of cargo on breakbulk and bulk vesselsTo manage the ship and shore operations to achieve planned productivity levels and to ensure efficient utilisation of available resources within laid-down financial parameters.Proven financial and administrative experiencePrepared to work shift work and duty weekendsVisible initiative and drive (proactive & lead by example)A sound knowledge of relevant quality working standards and safe working procedures as well as the requirements of the Health and Safety legislation (National Port Act / OHS Act / Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Act)Sound Industrial Relations knowledge, i.t.o. the requirements of Labour Legislation and proceduresSound communication and interpersonal skillsValid code 8 driver’s license.

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