🚛 Logistics Manager | PFG (Springs)
📍 Location: Gauteng, South Africa
🏢 Company: PG Group
📅 Date Posted: 6 February 2025
About PG Group & PFG
PG Group is a leading manufacturer of float glass, laminated glass, and mirrors in Southern Africa. With an annual production capacity of 260,000 tons, we supply both the domestic and international markets across the building and automotive industries.
As an industry leader, we are committed to efficiency, innovation, and world-class logistics operations to enhance customer satisfaction and supply chain performance.
🔹 Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Logistics Manager to oversee warehousing and transport operations at our Springs facility. This role requires strategic planning, process optimization, and operational leadership to ensure safety, efficiency, and seamless product distribution across all markets.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain management, warehouse operations, transport management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
📌 Key Responsibilities
✅ Warehouse & Transport Operations Management: Oversee all warehousing and transport activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations
✅ Team Leadership & Development: Manage warehouse personnel, conduct performance evaluations, and implement employee development programs
✅ Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement: Identify and implement world-class systems and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistics and transport operations
✅ Inventory & Distribution Management: Ensure accurate inventory control and efficient distribution processes to optimize on-time deliveries
✅ Strategic Planning & Business Growth: Work closely with PG Group Operations to align logistics strategies, improve supply chain synergy, and support new business initiatives
✅ Financial & Budget Management: Control logistics costs, manage departmental budgets, and develop a 3-year CapEx plan for warehouse and transport enhancements
✅ Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSH Act regulations, ISO 9000 standards, and road traffic legislation to maintain a safe work environment
✅ Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist customers and PG Group subsidiaries in setting up new operations, selecting facilities, and training staff on glass handling best practices
✅ Reporting & Risk Management: Deliver operational and financial reports, identify key risks, and implement corrective actions to improve logistics efficiency
🎓 Minimum Requirements
Education & Qualifications
✔ Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
✔ BCom Degree in Industrial Engineering or Logistics Management
Work Experience
✔ 8-10 years experience in Operational Management within Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Transport environments
✔ 5+ years in a General Management role within Logistics or Manufacturing
✔ Proven experience in Warehouse & Transport Management, Procurement, and Planning
✔ Hands-on experience in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) & Continuous Improvement (CI) projects
✔ Working knowledge of Six Sigma principles
🛠 Required Skills & Competencies
✔ Strong Business Acumen – ability to make data-driven decisions
✔ Expertise in People & Performance Management
✔ Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills
✔ Advanced SAP (SD, PP, MM) & Microsoft Office Proficiency
✔ Strategic Planning & Financial Management
✔ Project Management & Process Optimization
✔ Ability to Drive Change & Continuous Improvement
🌍 Employment Equity Commitment
PG Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, ensuring fair and merit-based recruitment.
📌 Requisition ID: 2764
👉 Apply Today! Be part of a team that’s revolutionizing logistics and supply chain efficiency in the glass manufacturing industry.
