Desired experience and qualifications:
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Minimum 3 years' supervisory or management experience in FMCG logistics, dispatch, warehousing and production.
Experience in the animal-feed or agricultural manufacturing industry will be advantageous.
Practical experience in staff supervision, production planning and dispatch coordination.
Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Experience compiling operational reports and working with performance data.
Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety, quality and compliance requirements.
Valid driver's licence.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Manage daily logistics and dispatch operations.
Coordinate customer deliveries and ensure on-time delivery.
Plan vehicle loading and dispatch according to customer requirements.
Monitor fleet movements and turnaround times.
Ensure legal axle and gross vehicle mass compliance.
Prepare and manage daily and weekly production schedules.
Coordinate production with customer demand and stock availability.
Supervise dispatch staff, including weighbridge operators, bulk loaders, forklift drivers and cleaning personnel.
Manage staff allocation, attendance, leave, overtime and shift planning.
Conduct toolbox talks and manage performance and disciplinary processes.
Manage and monitor site biosecurity requirements.
Ensure trucks are cleaned and disinfected according to procedures.
Investigate and resolve biosecurity deviations.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and company requirements.
Investigate incidents, customer complaints and non-conformances.
Maintain SOPs, work instructions and dispatch documentation.
Compile operational and KPI reports.
Analyse operational data using Excel.
Maintain information on relevant operational systems.