Operations Supervisor - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) at Unique Personnel

Job Description    
Responsible for the following:

• Create operations management strategies that increase efficiency and speed 
• Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps
• Ensure transport costs are within budget parameters 
• People Management 
• Monitor Inventory accuracy, on-time delivery and distribution cost 
• Recommend optimal transport modes, routes and frequencies 
• Manage, coach and develop a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers results 
• Strategically plan and manage the logistics department 
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Resolve any problems arising or complaints to the logistics department 
• Supervise, coach and train the logistics workforce including inductions, re-training and annual appraisals 
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets 
• Assess performance and implement improvements 
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements 
• Managing regional and inter-branch deliveries of cylinders and liquid fills 
• Making sure all data capturing of cylinders delivered/collected is done daily
• Calculating and vetting driver’s incentives 
• Monitor operations costs (Maintenance / Fuel) and present data on a fleet report monthly 
• Monitor and manage vehicle GPS tracking system and always keep track of all drivers 
• Overseeing the management of absences and holidays for all drivers
• Ensuring that all records are up to date incorporating license validation, completed training 
• Manage vehicle maintenance/service records of all vehicles 
• Manage the company process following accidents and incidents including the completion of systems 
• Ensuring all depot daily checks are completed and recorded including trucks and trailers 
• Completed weekly KPI reports and following up on poor performance
• Any other tasks necessary for the conduct of the employer’s business, as the employer may direct

Inherent Requirements    

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role. 
• Valid South African ID or valid work permit
• Skills and characteristics required from the successful candidate: 
• Attention to detail. 
• Determination and patience. 
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills regarding documentation and filing. 
• Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure.
• A positive, collaborative and energetic person who takes initiative and is always looking to improve and grow