Logistics Supervisor - Polokwane at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

•  A Logistics Supervisor is responsible for assisting and supporting the Logistics Manager. This includes the management and administration of the company’s fleet and the departments associated functions.
• The role involves supervising the implemented strategies for the movement of goods, inventory control, and coordination of transportation and distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive Pedros People values and leadership principles, ensuring alignment across the business
• Manage drivers, assistants, and forklift drivers, coordinating shift rosters and addressing personnel shortages
• Conducting monthly inspections on driver certifications.
• Supervise day-time loading tasks and handle the submission of insurance-related documents
• Manage vehicle and forklift inspection sheets, maintenance registers, and fuel authorization for forklifts
• Coordinate all fleet maintenance and repair work with service providers after manager approval
• Build and maintain a high-performance team, ensuring the enforcement of the company's disciplinary code. Conduct performance appraisals and CDPs for department members above GW level
• Manage clock-in reports, investigate transgressions, and handle first approvals of leave within the department
• Enforce uniform policies for all drivers and conductors, ensuring full compliance
• Ensure timeous deliveries and rectify shortfalls and damages
• Maintain excellent communication standards and customer service with stores, responding to queries swiftly
• Ensure adherence to all Logistics SOPs, providing necessary training where required and maintaining training registers
• Provide after-hours assistance for truck breakdowns, coordinating with mechanics and tow trucks to protect the fleet and stock
• Manage Lug Recon processes and associated tasks efficiently
• Directly manage the Logistics Administrator and Fleet Controller, overseeing associated tasks and KPIs
• Compile the Daily Delivery Schedule, gaining final approval from the Logistics Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• At least 5 years of prior experience in a supervisory role in logistics or related field
• Knowledge of receiving, distribution processes and procedures
• Fleet supervision and maintenance experience
• Supply Chain Experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Technical experience in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Transportation Management, Distribution Management, Logistics Software, Quality Control and Assurance
• Must have experience with tracking systems
• Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills
• Experience with inventory systems