Distribution Supervisor

Compass; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical waste services company in South Africa is seeking a proactive Distribution Supervisor to manage the transport fleet, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and oversee cost management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in distribution management, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of relevant regulations. This role is essential for ensuring operational excellence and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport and distribution management.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate transport availability and arrange additional staff and vehicles when necessary.
• Monitor overtime and ensure compliance with legal driving hours.
• Enforce compliance with service conditions related to working hours, leave, uniforms, and disciplinary codes.
• Report and investigate all non-conformances, incidents, and accidents per SOP.

Skills

Transport and distribution management

Health, safety, and environmental regulations

Organizational and leadership skills

Fleet management systems

Analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

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 COF s 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.