Department Head (Retail Distribution) at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department
• Maintaining the correct and approved staff complement on the relevant shift
• Picking and loading of vehicles
• Responsible for housekeeping
• Assisting with stock takes
• Ensuring correct allocation and picking of stock

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Completed Matric or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in a Supervisory role
• Proven experience in a logistics/distribution environment is essential
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Computer literate – MS Office, Proven exposure to inFor®LN would be advantageous
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required
• Must be proactive and able to work accurately and independently