JHB Operations Planner: Fleet & Linehaul Lead

Right Side Up Distribution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Side Up Distribution is seeking an experienced JHB Ops Planner based in Kempton Park to oversee national operations planning, linehaul coordination, and driver supervision. The role requires strong organizational skills, 3–5 years in distribution management, and reliability for daily shift handovers and stakeholder collaboration.

You will coordinate POD returns, ensure daily linehaul handovers, and monitor overtime while aligning with customer service and safety standards across all

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate is required.
• Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• 3 to 5 years operational distribution management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all reasonable and legal instructions given to you by Senior Management.
• Be polite, respectful and courteous to everyone you come into contact with.
• Never respond aggressively or rudely, even if provoked.
• Lead and motivate the Horse & Trailer Team to ensure that they perform efficiently and productively.
• Provide training for all Code 14 staff.
• Arrange regular meetings with the Operations Team & Drivers to motivate, train and get feedback on issues experienced.
• Supervise and monitor the daily activities of all drivers related to trailer drops and collections.
• Manage POD return for Code 14 deliveries and returns.
• Ensure that a proper and accurate Linehaul handover is done daily between Dayshift and Nightshift.
• Disciplining of the staff in your section related to Code 14 drivers.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of Staff members within your section.
• Ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly reports compiled are accurate and submitted on time.
• Ensure that all staff members are wearing full uniform every day.
• Assist the Customer Service Department with requests and queries to ensure overall Customer satisfaction.
• Always maintain a level of courteous professionalism in all communication and correspondence with Clients, Agents and Staff members.
• Monitor Code 14 overtime and keep it to a minimum.
• Ensure ERS is completed daily for Code 14.
• Ensure 3rd Party Linehaul liaison and booking.
• Assess volumes and arrange linehaul vehicles.
• Monitor and control Linehaul expenses and billings.
• Assist night shift after hours with additional vehicles, cancellations and re-planning.
• Arrange direct loads for on-site loading - JHB Depot, In-Houses, Adhoc clients.
• Interdepartmental communication flow.
• Familiarise yourself with Retail division operations & bookings.
• Any reasonable work-related instruction from management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Distribution management experience

Problem solving skills

Organisational and planning skills

Reliable and punctual

Vehicle and fleet knowledge

Own reliable transport

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Right Side Up Distribution is seeking an experienced JHB Ops Planner based in Kempton Park to oversee national operations planning, linehaul coordination, and driver supervision. The role requires strong organizational skills, 3–5 years in distribution management, and reliability for daily shift handovers and stakeholder collaboration.

You will coordinate POD returns, ensure daily linehaul handovers, and monitor overtime while aligning with customer service and safety standards across all