My client a leader in warehouse and supply chain management is seeking a dynamic and proactive Junior Regional Manager to lead their warehousing and cleaning divisions. As a key member of their team, you’ll oversee operations across multiple sites, manage medium-sized teams, and drive efficiency to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction, performance, and profitability.
Main job function
Key Responsibilities:
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and support site managers and operational staff across warehousing and cleaning services. Foster a positive work culture, provide coaching, and drive team performance.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to contract requirements. Oversee warehouse activities and cleaning schedules to maintain operational excellence.
• Client Relations: Act as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring customer needs are met and exceeded. Maintain strong client relationships and handle feedback or issues proactively.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. Conduct regular audits to maintain a safe environment for employees and clients.
• Budget & Cost Management: Manage regional budgets, control operational expenses, and optimize profitability. Monitor resource usage to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting: Implement strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery. Compile performance reports, analyze key metrics, and present findings to senior leadership.
• Quality Control: Ensure high standards in warehousing and cleaning services. Perform site inspections and audits regularly to uphold service quality.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address operational challenges swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption and efficient resolution.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma
• Proven experience in a Regional Manager, Key Accounts Manager, or senior operations role
• Strong background in warehousing and/or cleaning services, preferably across multiple sites
• Experience managing operations across multiple regions or locations
• Familiarity with best practices and emerging trends in warehousing and cleaning services
• Demonstrated experience in team management, leadership, and staff development
• Sound understanding of operational procedures, health and safety standards, and quality assurance
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and meeting financial targets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant operational software
Remuneration: R40 000 CTC per month
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to Juanita@armstrongappointments.com