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Distribution Center Manager - Plumbago Multi-User

DHL Supply ChainZA

18 days ago

Job description

Job title : Distribution Center Manager - Plumbago Multi-User

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 11, 2025

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Business Overview

This is a busy, fast paced operation which offers many challenges and opportunities for the right person. This position is based at Kempton Park : Plumbago Multi-User

Role Outline

To take full operational, commercial and budgetary responsibility for the management of the warehouse. Ensure performance targets are met and exceeded. To lead by maintaining a high standard of ethics, compliance with company policies and operating procedures. To contribute to the development of strategy of the business as part of the team. To maximise the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities. Providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workplace, executing against customer requirements, operational performance and "making DHL a great place to work".

Key areas of responsibility include :

Delivery of key financial performance measures

Managing Operations within the budget as set by the Client

Meet and exceed operational service levels.

Achievement of contractual Key Performance indicators.

Drive and develop team culture.

Encourage and reward constructive internal competitiveness to the benefit of client, DHL and individual employees.

Manage Human Resources

Management of team, ensure appropriate levels of Human resources to meet business needs, performance issues, training and development, employee productivity and recruitment and retention of staff.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels

Ensure high level of competence in staff

Manage Industrial relations by ensuring that appropriate disciplinary actions is taken.

Manage Relationships

Operationally manage relationship with Trade Union, conduct negotiations within budget levels maintain an healthy, positive relationship.

Compliance with statutory and company policies and procedures

Ensure team compliance with statutory and company policies on :

Health and Safety

Employment Equity

Labour relations

Legislative

Environmental issues

Including regular monitoring to ensure these areas are maintained at a high level of compliance.

Professional Relationship

Principled, professional approach ensure and co-ordinate interaction with the Client and Customers in order to achieve a maximum benefit to all.

Operational Return

Budget

Produce an annual budget in line with Company guidelines

Change Management

Effective leadership and management of the operational and administrative teams

Delivery of safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members

Team Building and Moral Management

Ensure compliance to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)

Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment

Maximise accuracy, productivity, and space utilization

Ensure daily or weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished

Maintained stock control procedures and continuously review to enable the daily reconciliation of theoretical and physical stock

Maintain appropriate information / reporting systems to monitor site performance on an ongoing basis

Qualifications / Experience

Grade 12 / Matric – Essential

Educated to university degree level or equivalent professional qualifications in conjunction with relevant experience will also be considered

3-5 years’ experience of working in Warehouse / Logistics environment

3 years’ experience in a managerial role

Skills / Competencies

Good written and communication skills and understand basic arithmetical principles

Person should have a sound knowledge and understanding of a PC and the inherent controls. Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point.

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills

Ability to co-ordinate all staff and assets in warehouse department

Person should know what products are handled by the Company

Person needs good understanding of distribution and transport methods

Person should be able to enforce health and safety procedures and identify hazards

Knowledge of clients requirements and customer needs

Person should have a good understanding of quality as a key value

Awareness of importance of security

Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery

Ability to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions - must listen effectively and convey ideas logically

React to customers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain at the highest level

Person should be able to propose different solutions to problems - must be able to act of their own without being urged to do so

Knowledge of logistics market trends, opportunities and challenges

Commercial breadth, i.e. general management experience

Strategic tools / techniques approaches and strategy determination

Languages

English - verbal and written.

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