Mariska Olivier
@mariskaolivier
Operations Manager with 27+ years improving manufacturing, supply chain, and international shipping operations across southern Africa.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an experienced Operations Manager with 27+ years of success across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, international shipping, and import/export operations. I’ve built strong teams (10–30 people) and run end-to-end business operations, including production planning, inventory management, customer service, supplier sourcing, and contract negotiations.
In my current role, I oversee the manufacture and delivery of approximately 15 tanker units per month, valued at over 20 million annually, while developing production schedules that reduce overtime costs, minimize delays, and support on-time customer deliveries. I also manage shipping and customs-related operations through export markets across Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Eswatini, and I continuously drive process improvement to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Private Practice
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Delivered professional hypnotherapy sessions to private clients focused on confidence building, stress management, behavioural change, and personal development. Developed customized client programs aligned to individual goals.
Operations Manager
Waterboy Tankers
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 5 months)
Managed end-to-end operations across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, inventory, and production planning, leading teams of 10–30 employees. Oversaw manufacture and delivery of ~15 tanker units per month and built production schedules to improve efficiency and support on-time customer deliveries.
International Shipping Manager
Advanced Polymers (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Directed international import and export operations for polymer products, coordinating customs compliance, freight forwarding, transportation, warehousing, and shipping documentation. Negotiated freight rates with shipping lines and logistics partners while maintaining shipping-cost control and operational reporting.
International Shipping Manager
UPS Supply Chain Services
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)
Managed international export logistics for a major client account, including freight forwarding, customs compliance, transportation planning, and shipping documentation. Produced executive reporting, managed forecasting and shipment statistics, and ensured compliance for Letter of Credit shipments.
International Shipping Manager
Haifa Chemicals
Jan 1998 - Jan 2005 (7 years)
Led international shipping, logistics, and import/export operations, including customs compliance, export planning, and coordination with freight forwarders and carriers. Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and support customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Benoni Technical College
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Completed the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) at Benoni Technical College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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