Distribution Supervisor

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Compass Full time

**Distribution Supervisor**

At Compass Medical Waste, we are dedicated to providing an efficient and reliable distribution service. We're looking for a proactive and organized Distribution Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing our transport fleet while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**

Transport Fleet Management:

- Ensure adequate transport availability and arrange additional staff and vehicles when necessary.
- Prepare servicing schedules and book Saturday services where possible.
- Conduct monthly tyre surveys and action results.
- Verify that all vehicles are roadworthy through the use of Vehicle Checklists.
- Manage quarterly tail lift and spill kit services.
- Ensure each vehicle has 2 locks in place and that drivers utilize them.
- Check tracking systems weekly and ensure compliance with monitoring procedures.
- Oversee the timely completion of COFs to ensure license renewals.
- Coordinate quarterly truck fumigation and ensure compliance registers are up to date.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment according to OEM specifications.

**Cost Management**:

- Monitor overtime and ensure compliance with legal driving hours.
- Ensure staff complements are maintained and costs are monitored to stay within budget.
- Analyze routes for efficiency and recommend improvements.
- Monitor actual vs. planned route times and adjust as needed.

**Driver and Load Assistant Oversight**:

- Enforce compliance with service conditions related to working hours, leave, uniforms, and disciplinary codes.
- Ensure all collection teams have emergency action plans and necessary resources.
- Coordinate annual Hazchem training and timely license renewals.
- Hold bi-monthly staff meetings to address trends and provide training.

**Vehicle Monitoring**:

- Ensure completion of daily vehicle check sheets by Nightshift Supervisors.
- Address any reported defects in a timely manner.

**Reporting**:

- Report and investigate all non-conformances, incidents, and accidents per SOP.
- Monitor delivery and tonnage reports, ensuring effective communication with team members.

**Control Registers**:

- Maintain relevant control registers and ensure accurate updates from Nightshift teams.

**Hygiene and Compliance**:

- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and company procedures.
- Guarantee that the team has proper PPE and that vehicles are sanitized.

**Route Planning Support**:

- Assist with route planning in the absence of designated planners.

**Casual Staff Management**:

- Ensure casual staff utilization is accurately recorded.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Conduct continual analysis of distribution operations for cost savings and service enhancements.
- Handle customer complaints and queries with professionalism.
- Perform random checks on Nightshift Supervisor operations.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience in transport and distribution management.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Proficient in using fleet management systems and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical skills to assess routes and costs efficiently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



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