Despatch Supervisor

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A job opportunity has become available in the Durban for a Despatch Supervisor. The successful candidate will be expected to control and co-ordinate receiving and despatch team as well as liaising with security and transporters.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Vehicle receiving and despatch, document control and security:
• Updated order entry and standalone systems are maintained accurately
• Ensure document controls are reviewed and maintained
• Ensure that correct product and quantity are loaded onto vehicle for collect and delivered customers

 

Traffic control and despatch Control:

• Ensure timeous loading and deliveries
• Monitor Gate to Gate efficiency
• Communicate with all stakeholders site traffic bottle necks
• Ensure Transporters comply with Site and SHE rules and requirements

 

Quality and environment pollution control:

• Report and document all suspected quality deviations
• Report all spillages and ensure Despatch vehicles are free of spillage and broken bags before departure

 

Record Keeping:

• Provide daily Gate to Gate data and efficiency influencing factors
• Customer pallet returns report
• Interplant transfer material reports
• Pocket and bulk delivery registers

 

People Management and Development:

• Ensure that work is completed accurately and timeously
• Lead, coach and counsel Team members, promoting highly engaged and accountable team
• Deliver results and show increasing delivery capacity
• Has execution knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric plus relevant Production/ Operations/ Logistics tertiary qualification
• 3 years’ experience in an operations environment
• 3 years’ in supervisory / leadership role
• Microsoft office and SAP System essential

 

 

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