Regional Facilities Manager at WeBuyCars

Position Overview:

•  As a Regional Facilities Manager, you will oversee the facilities management and operational efficiency of five warehouses and 25 pods across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape.
• Your role will involve ensuring compliance with Health and safety regulations, managing support staff, building supplier relationships, and improving resource efficiency.
• You also need to be self-managed and disciplined and able to work alone. Additionally, you will assist with logistics and special projects at branches, ensuring that all maintenance works run smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities:

Warehouse Management:

• Oversee Facilities management for five warehouses in Epping, Brackengate, Richmond, George, and Port Elizabeth and possibly more as the company expands.
• Conduct daily visits to branches and pods to ensure smooth and operational facilities

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all branches comply with Health & Safety regulations, security protocols, and insurance requirements.
• Perform regular audits on warehouse inspection files and registers and report on findings daily / regularly on positive or negative issues.

Team Coordination:

• Conduct regular catch-up meetings with warehouse managers to review performance and address issues.
• Assist with special projects at coastal branches.

Support Staff Management:

• Engage with support staff, ensuring they are well-managed and provided with the correct and presentable uniforms.

Supplier Relations:

• Source and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency and cost saving methods.

Resource Efficiency:

• Monitor and improve the efficiency of building electricity and water usage, providing recommendations for enhancements.

Pod Management:

• Oversee operations for 25 pods across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape.

Logistics Support:

• Assist with logistics as needed to ensure effective operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12.
• A minimum of 3-5 year's facilities management experience.
• A relevant management qualification will be beneficial.