General Manager - Sandton at DSV

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Change Implementation and Project Management

• 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

Continuous Business Improvement

• 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;

Leadership

• Leading the Engineering, Pricing and Project Management team
• 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

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong, collaborative and value-adding relationships with all relevant stakeholders
• Fulfilling the role of Executive Sponsor – Effectively engaging with clients, reviewing strategic initiatives & client escalation point
• Client & Vendor engagement
• Ensure that the incumbent and the team have a clear understanding of the internal stakeholder needs i.e. successful collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical
• Member of the Pricing committee, IT committee and Engineering/Innovation Council

JOB-RELATED 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
• Certificate in Change Management would be an advantage
• 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