Cluster Manager Gauteng
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Would you like to be part of a value-driven commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Cluster Manager to lead our Gauteng Contract Logistics operations. This role will oversee multiple warehouse facilities serving customers across FMCG fashion & lifestyle and technology verticals. The Cluster Manager will be accountable for P&L performance operational excellence and ensuring adherence to customer KPIs while driving strategic growth and continuous improvement initiatives across the cluster.
WHAT WE ARE:
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility continuously setting new standards for efficiency sustainability and excellence. At Maersk we believe in the power of diversity collaboration and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. At Maersk we are accelerating our logistics & services products to become the global integrator of container logistics and looking for team players to help us execute our process improvement initiative for Contract Logistics services. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together lets sail towards a brighter more sustainable future with Maersk.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple warehouse sites within the cluster.
Ensure seamless execution of logistics services tailored to diverse industry verticals including FMCG fashion & lifestyle technology.
Drive safety efficiency productivity and compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
Financial & Commercial Management
Full P&L ownership for the region including budgeting forecasting and cost optimization.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining service excellence.
Partner with business development teams to support customer growth and retention.
Customer Excellence
Ensure strict adherence to customer KPIs and service-level agreements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients acting as a trusted partner.
Proactively address operational challenges and implement solutions to exceed customer expectations.
People & Leadership
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of site operations managers and staff.
Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement in line with Maersk purposes and values
Champion health safety and employee engagement across all sites.
Strategic Direction
Develop and execute regional strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
Drive innovation in warehouse operations leveraging technology and best practices.
Anticipate market trends and position the business for sustainable growth.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Bachelors Degree in Logistics Engineering Finance or similar.
Proven track record of no less than 5 years in senior leadership roles within contract logistics supply chain or related industries.
Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site warehouse operations.
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Experience working with customers in FMCG fashion & lifestyle and technology sectors is highly desirable.
What We Offer
An opportunity to lead a diverse and fast growing product family within a renowned multinational logistics business.
A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
The chance to make a significant impact on regional business performance.
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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries
