General Manager- DSV
Location; Sandton, Gauteng
Job Type; Full-time
Job Descriptions
Are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overseeing New client take-on’s (scoping project, stock transfer & Go Live stabilization) and client exits
- Initiates the business implementation plan, including all activities that business needs to prepare for new technical components and technologies
- Tracks and reports on projects & implementations against financial, productivity and client specific KPI’s to ensure progress & successful completion
- Assisting key functional areas (Operations) to convert strategic goals into tangible projects
- Management and overseeing of Key Strategic projects such as facility consolidation, construction etc
- Change Implementation and Project Management
- Lead sustainability initiatives for the BU aligned with the global targets
- Manage and execute on the internal audit process for the operations departments
- Driving CPI’s that stem from audit findings, creating action plans, corrective and/or preventative actions within allocated timeframes and reporting of results/outcomes timeously
- Analysis and recommendations: Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance)
- Continuous reviewing, analysis and refining of current processes
- Business cases / feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential;
- Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of staff to their full potential
- Provide leadership and direction in line with the organizational goals
- Directly support, selection and recruitment, training and development, performance management, and leadership aligned to DSV culture of people values
- Part of the Executive Committee and has such fulfils an overall Leadership role and responsibility
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Engineering / Project Management.
- At least 3 years experience at a Senior Management level
- At least 3 years experience managing a team
- Degree in Engineering (Preferably Industrial Engineering), BSc. or Project Management
- Experience with working on Sustainibility initiatives an advantage
- Pharmaceutical industry experience a distinct advantage – 1-2 years
- Business Acumen & change management experience
- Experience in the Logistics / Supply Chain industry is a definite advantage
- Knowledge on ERP / warehouse management systems
- Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, Lean or Six Sigma technologies
- Financial acumen: Proven experience in budgeting & managing actual versus budget, including CAPEX, OPEX and P&L’s
- Own transport and ability to travel nationally and internationally as and when required
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highly organized, deadline driven and outcomes oriented
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