Dispatch Supervisor - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir , Reitz at VKB Group

Job Description

• Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of employees engaged in receiving, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping, and maintaining stock records in the warehouse.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Certificate in Logistics and Warehousing will be advantageous.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a chicken abattoir/ FMCG.
• IR & People Management Experience.
• Valid Forklift driver license.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required. 

Duties and Responsibility.

• Ensure products moved from the receiving bay to the warehouse and from the warehouse to dispatch are in accordance with company procedures.
• Supervise the storage of products in bins/cases/ pallets/ in the warehouse, ensuring company standards are maintained.
• Monitor the storage of products to ensure maximum use of space is achieved.
• Endure daily checks are conducted on freight handling equipment as per the SOP's.
• Monitor the slow-moving items/ expiry date of items and escalate potential problem areas to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager.
• Check the allocation of pallet/ bin numbers etc. to ensure records are always maintained.
• Ensure that the required pre-shift checks are conducted on freight handling equipment in the warehouse.
• Monitor stock levels and escalate stock requirements to Warehouse & Distribution Manager.
• Ensure that stock counts are completed, variance analyses done, and variances identified and rectified on the system.
• Conduct spot checks on loads picked and loaded to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Monitor stock levels in the pick face and arrange replenishment when needed.
• Monitor performance of team members to ensure efficiencies are achieved.
• Take corrective action in the form of counselling and/or coaching when performance and behaviour is not in accordance with the required targets and code of conduct.
• Monitor timekeeping and absenteeism.
• Monitor appearance of employees and their use of PPE.
• Report on usage statistics to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager so that remedial action can be taken in the event of either under or over usage
• Ensure that all SHEQ requirements are adhered to at all times and take the necessary corrective action when needed.
• Conduct toolbox talks with employees daily.
• Ensure that employees have attended the relevant dangerous goods training, when required.
• Supervise employees to prevent damage or cross- contamination of products in line with the relevant quality policies and procedures.
• Monitor employees using loading equipment to ensure adherence to safety standards at all times.
• Take the necessary precautions to control and safeguard company assets.
• Schedule employees on the relevant Health and Safety training to ensure legislative standards are maintained.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed on an ongoing basis so that the warehouse is kept clean.

 Skills Required

• Organisation and Coordination.
• Good communication Skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

Closing Date: 29th, May 2022