Junior Logistics Supervisor

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Logistics Supervisor in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will oversee logistics operations, including supervising drivers and assistants, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should have a Matric and a diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain, alongside a minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience. Excellent communication and team management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Logistics Supervisor.
• Understanding of logistic policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tasks assigned to drivers and assistants.
• Conduct safety audits and report discrepancies.
• Ensure key register and employee records are updated daily.

Skills

Experience with Briefing and Debriefing

Conducting Vehicle Safety Checks

Team Communication and Motivation

Education

Matric

Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain or Transport

Job description

About the job Junior Logistics Supervisor

Duties and responsibilities:

• You are required to familiarize yourself with the relevant policies and procedures within your departmentas well as the company as a whole
• You are responsible to instruct, oversee and supervise the completion of tasks assigned to drivers andassistants (loading etc.)
• Assist, when necessary, with the updating and implementation of logistic policies and procedures
• Assist with induction of new staff members and ensuring all policies and procedures are understood
• Assist in identifying training needs of new as well as existing employees.
• · Safety audits are conducted regularly on all facets and report discrepancies to supervisors asap.
• Reporting on Safety is done accurately and timeously according to Company Procedure & Standard.
• Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned and report on irregularities.
• Ensure that housekeeping register is up to date daily.
• Documents are collected and checked when delivery is complete.
• Assist with ensuring Pre-trip inspections are carried out properly and report on noticeable issues.
• Verify and document returns from vehicles and report back to supervisors.
• Reason codes needs to be documented.
• Re-deliveries needs to be reported to supervisors.
• Policies and procedures which relate to day-to-day operational activities are developed and maintained.
• Administration & Keeping records
• Ensure that key register is signed daily.
• Employee register updated daily, and absent employees are recorded Comply with company code of conduct, policies and procedures
• Company code of conduct, policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Company Health and safety rules are followed Performance Management and operations
• Measuring performance according to standards as per instruction from supervisors
• Ensure employee cooperativeness
• Loading of beds are done correctly to reduced damages
• Make decisions and ensure problems are solved when required
• Communicating with people regularly and motivating your team
• Ancillary duties requested by supervisors are carried out as instructed
• Diplomacy, respect, sensitivity and self-control is maintained in all interactions with colleagues in own and other departments
• You must ensure pro-active communication with dispatch to ease products and information flow
• You are required to complete general admin and participate actively in logistics oversight
• Serve as a point of contact between drivers and/or assistants to resolve burning issues
• Ensure that drivers and assistants comply with PPE requirements and dress codes
• Control of vehicle keys and key drop box
• Issue of sugar, tea and other essentials as required.

Qualifications and experience:

• Matric
• Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain or Transport
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Logisitcs Supervisor
• Must have experience with Briefing and Debreifing
• Drivers Must have expereince with conducting Vehicle Safety checks / Pre-Trip Inspections