Branch Manager (Bloemfontein)
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Job description
Performance Management:
· Ensure the branch is performing against agreed targets and budgets, managing costs effectively to optimise operational efficiency.
Operational Excellence:
· Maintain a daily focus on operations to drive excellence and efficiency, coordinating all activities within the site effectively.
Documentation and Compliance:
· Oversee the accuracy and completeness of all paperwork, ensuring adherence to procedures for purchase orders, stock management, POD Management, etc.
Reporting:
· Prompt completion of all relevant reports related to distribution activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Asset Management:
· Act as custodian of all assets with the branch, ensuring effective communication and management of assets among branch employees.
Customer Service:
· Ensure the highest levels of customer care and service, reflecting the company's commitment to excellence in all interactions.
Safety and Compliance:
· Maintain branch operations, employees, and products in compliance with safety standards and occupational health and safety legislation.
Personnel Management:
· Monitor staffing needs, address personnel issues promptly, motivate staff, and maintain a positive work environment.
Policy Communication:
· Effectively communicate company policies and procedures to all branch employees.
Logistics Oversight:
· Oversee all linehauls/cargo received and dispatched, as well as dispatching/receiving processes for all routes.
Quality Assurance:
· Conduct random checks on daily deliveries to ensure accuracy, and ensure routine alcohol tests are conducted on drivers as per regulations.
Disciplinary Procedures:
· Address disciplinary issues promptly and in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation.
Continuous Improvement:
· Continuously assess routes and branch operations for optimization, providing regular feedback and reports on branch status.
Maintenance:
· Ensure branch and fleet maintenance is carried out promptly and effectively, maintaining operational readiness at all times.
KPI Management:
· Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, providing feedback and implementing strategies for improvement as necessary.
Financial Management:
· Responsible for P&L management and providing feedback on financial performance.
Housekeeping:
· Maintain general housekeeping standards to ensure a professional and aesthetic appearance of the branch.
Staff Development:
· Ensure staff induction is conducted continuously, fostering a culture of learning and development within the branch.
Technology Adoption:
Ensure adoption, conformance, and completeness of all deliveries using the OnRoute system or any other designated technologyMinimum requirements
- Respect and Care: Always show respect, care for, and treat everyone fairly, put people first
- Integrity and Loyalty: Display loyalty, display integrity, do the right thing always!
- Can Do: Must have a can-do attitude, believe in yourself, and live out our values always.
- Continuous Improvement: Must be dedicated to continuous improvement, be innovative and constantly learning to keep ahead.
- Degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience (5 years) as a Branch manager in the logistics industry or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations, compliance standards, and safety protocols.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in transportation management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license.
- Excellent elocution in English
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Available to be called out at any hour of the day or night to assist with situations
- Able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Must have own motor vehicle