Job description

Role Summary: A role to build and implement processes from the ground up. Organizing production internally and externally to deliver a consistent performance of a semi-skilled team. Experienced with organizing and handling third-party service providers (Logistics and Production) for the inflow and outflow of inventory. Primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the production outlet; implementing and maximizing processes and procedures at the outlet to ensure cost-effectiveness. 

Role Requirements 

• Prior experience working in logistics/supply chain/transportation/warehousing function within a manufacturing environment including but not limited to FMCG, e-commerce, ride-hailing services with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures. Have directly managed the production of products and consistently met the standard requirements in safety. 
• Higher Diploma or BSc. Bachelor’s degree in relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred e.g business management, electrical, electronic, mechanical, process or production engineering, or materials science. 
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Two or more years of proven success in an operations management role
• Strong skills in budget development and oversight 
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols 
• Track staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed

Personality for success 

•  Takes ownership for team cohesion 
• Excellent communication skills and Leadership ability 
• Outstanding organizational skills 
• Confident, rounded thinking, project management and technical skills, 

Role Overview & Details 

Overview: Contribute to the creation and implementation of the best practice current logistics framework and the vision for Scrapays Move. Develop strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and meet monthly production requirements. 

• Overseeing production processes end-to-end, detailing volume losses or gain per material type per time in the process flow. 
• Deliver solutions to third-party logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements 
• Assess and make recommendations for logistics and production processes in potential new facilities (Super Agents) and advise on third-party management procedures and cost 
•  Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements 
•  Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement. 
• Take responsibility and ensure loading and off-loading operations are seamless. 
• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way 
•  Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices 
• Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency 
•  Recruit, train and supervise outlet staff 
•  Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution.