Despatch Supervisor

Tiger Brands; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Despatch Supervisor to oversee efficient shift dispatch operations in Pretoria. The role focuses on supervising a team, coordinating loading of trucks, and ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety standards within the bread dispatch area.

The candidate should have 2-3 years' FMCG experience, strong problem-solving and people management skills, and a commitment to manufacturing excellence practices. This is an onsite role aligned with Tiger Brands' standards.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• 2-3 years' FMCG experience.
• Strong problem-solving and people management skills.
• Adherence to SOPs, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Despatch bread shipments following SOPs and work instructions.
• Maintain stock control and FIFO practices.
• Supervise staff with workload planning and performance management.
• Enforce health, safety and quality standards in the dispatch area.
• Lead MECP sessions and participate in MECP activities for workplace improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

People management

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

## Despatch SupervisorApply: Onsite: Pretoria: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 28, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR003164It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Despatch Supervisor responsible to manage efficient shift dispatch operations and maintaining high service standards. Play a crucial l role in ensuring and oversee the smooth shift dispatch operations, manage the team, coordinates loading of trucks, cage transfers to holding cages and personnel effeciently. Drive and maintain Team Connect and Shop floor development system.**Key Performance Area** **Despatching of bread** Ensure Dispatching of bread follows applicable SoPs and Work Instructions **Stock Control** Ensure FIFO processes and stock management SOPs are followed Ensure recons are completed Avoid/limit audit findings **People Supervision** Supervision of Employees including allocation of work, performance management, manage discipline and labour manning **Safety and Quality** Utilize allocated cleaning materials in maintaining the high standard within the relevant work area Ensure set Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety regulations. Ensure allocated equipment is safe to operate and all safety features are operational. Ensure that all evident unsafe situations are reported and attended to immediately. Ensure familiarization and compliance with all company policies, practices and procedures and the manufacturing protocol. Follows safe workplace practices and can report workplace hazards **Work Place Improvement** Lead the Invocoms sessions. Participate and or identify non compliances to be addressed using the SGA process. Application of manufacturing Excellence Methodology i.e. MECP, 20keys. Participate in all MECP activities **Minimum Requirement**Matric or equivalent2-3 years' experience in FMCGProblem solving skillPeople management skillIn accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.