Dispatch & Receiving Manager

SUMMARY:
Richards Bay – Step into a rewarding leadership role where your sharp logistics expertise keeps a bustling butchery operation running seamlessly.

POSITION INFO:
A well-established food and wholesale operations business specializing in a fast-paced butchery environment spanning retail, production, and wholesale supply.

Seeking a dedicated Dispatch & Receiving Manager to oversee inbound receiving and outbound dispatch, ensuring strict cold-chain control, accurate stock management, and timely deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and supervise inbound deliveries of carcasses, primals, and supplies while verifying quantities, grades, and temperatures.
• Manage outbound dispatch, ensuring pick lists, packing, and loading are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain rigorous cold-chain control, FIFO/FEFO rotation, and temperature monitoring across fridges and freezers.
• Conduct cycle counts, full stocktakes, and investigate shrink or short-dated stock.
• Enforce HACCP, hygiene standards, and compliance rules to support internal and external audits.
• Lead, roster, and train receiving, dispatch, and driving staff in a physical, early-start environment.

• Proven experience in receiving, dispatch, warehouse, or logistics within food, meat, FMCG, or cold-chain operations.
• Strong understanding of temperature control, FIFO/FEFO principles, and basic food safety.
• Proficiency with stock systems, delivery notes, and basic Excel or ERP software.
• Ability to handle early starts and work physically within cold rooms and loading bays.
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 10 / C1 is an advantage).
• Desirable: Meat industry or butchery experience, HACCP training, and forklift certification.

• Strong leadership capabilities with a calm approach to problem-solving under pressure.
• High level of numeracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexible and reliable regarding peak periods and early morning shifts.