Logistics & Distribution Manager

1 week ago

Alberton, South Africa Green Marble Recruitment Consultants Full time
Minimum requirements:
  • 5 years of management experience in an operational or similar role.
  • Solid understanding of total quality management systems and processes.
  • People and process leadership.
  • Strong computer literacy.
Personality Traits:
  • Able to work in high-pressure and fast-paced environments, while still meeting required deadlines successfully.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Problem-solving capabilities.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Ability to proactively plan and execute accordingly.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Receiving:
    • Manage and control the receiving of goods and products into the Facility.
  • Stock Management:
    • Ensure efficient stock and material management, including storing and handling cooling pallets according to our clients SOPs.
  • Pallet Handling & Storage:
    • Ensure pallet capture and storage/handling process is followed.
    • Cold and ambient pallets are stored in the correct locations and are in line with our clients SOPs.
    • Pallet movement information is recorded in accordance with our clients SOPs.
    • Operational control and management of the Cold and Ambient Storage areas.
  • Equipment:
    • Ensure Forklift charging and maintenance are conducted, including load testing and diesel.
    • Ensure that generator servicing and maintenance are done as required and that diesel is always filled.
    • Conduct facility electricity readings and keep records of meters.
  • Dispatch:
    • Manage and control the picking and dispatching of all goods out of the facility.
    • Ensure all goods picked and dispatched are done according to the prescribed process.
    • Responsible for ensuring load-outs and turnaround times are adhered to.
    • Ensure customer queries are resolved within 24 hours of delivery.
  • Logistics:
    • Manage inbound and outbound logistics aligned with budget, SLAs, and slot times.
    • Manage, plan, and control the daily logistics for all business.
      • The daily inbound truck and logistics plan will be completed and communicated to the management team for all farm, market, and other raw material planning.
      • Farm/Grower logistics routes and planning are done with Commercial.
      • Outbound trucks and logistics planning to be in line with Slot times and budgeted transport rates.
      • A daily outbound truck and logistics plan, based on order volumes and the most effective truck utilisation/efficiencies, is to be completed and communicated to the management team.
      • Truck/logistics planning over weekends to be completed every Friday for distribution to weekend manager(s).
    • Customer and internal agreed slot times to be adhered to daily.
    • Communicate our clients' operations' "rules" and procedures to customers/transporters regularly.
    • Drivers and assistants to have clear weekly plan and schedule, which is shared with management.
  • Facility & Security:
    • Manage the yard and waste area, including, but not limited to waste bins, recycling, pallets, farm crates, and bins.
  • Staff:
    • Build and manage a strong team of skilled staff.
    • Ensure staff are trained, equipped, and capable of doing the job required.
    • Ensure the number of staff in each area matches the demands of the business.
    • Manage staff performance and discipline.
    • Manage leave and time schedules according to HR procedures.
    • Ensure all staff has the required PPE and conforms to all customer requirements.
  • Operations Budget:
    • Manage Operations in line with the Budget.
  • General:
    • Manage processes and procedures effectively in the division.
    • Be visible and manage the teams in the receiving, cold stores, and dispatch areas.
    • Effectively manage the flow of products through the facility.
    • Inspect the yard and waste areas daily, checking for possible loss opportunities, cleanliness risks, and/or food safety risks.
    • Forklift inspection and maintenance checks to avoid failures.
    • Electric and manual pallet jacks: daily inspections and preventative maintenance.

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