Senior Operations Supervisor - Distribution & Fleet

Rightside; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 246,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Rightside in Johannesburg, Kempton Park, seeks an experienced JHB Senior Operations Supervisor to lead the distribution team on daily shifts, drive efficiency, ensure service levels, and safeguard safety and compliance.

The role requires a Grade 12, excellent communication, ability to work under pressure, problem solving, reliability, and strong planning skills; you will coordinate fleet activities, supervise staff, and optimize handovers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.
• Reliable and punctual with good attendance.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, including shift handover planning and execution.
• Vehicle and fleet knowledge.
• 3–5 years in operational distribution management.

Responsibilities

• Follow management instructions and maintain professional conduct.
• Lead and motivate the Operations Team for efficient performance.
• Provide training for operations staff and conduct regular meetings.
• Supervise daily activities on Dayshift and Nightshift.
• Minimise shortages, misroutes and damages; ensure accurate handovers.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports on time.
• Support Customer Service with queries to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Fleet and interdepartmental teams to optimize operations.
• Monitor OT, ERS completion, and 3rd party linehaul liaison and bookings.
• Direct loads for on-site loading at JHB Depot and Adhoc clients.
• Oversee bike delivery planning and zone controller/shift report monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Problem solving

Reliability

Planning skills

Fleet knowledge

Experience 3-5 years

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

Job description

Rightside in Johannesburg, Kempton Park, seeks an experienced JHB Senior Operations Supervisor to lead the distribution team on daily shifts, drive efficiency, ensure service levels, and safeguard safety and compliance.

The role requires a Grade 12, excellent communication, ability to work under pressure, problem solving, reliability, and strong planning skills; you will coordinate fleet activities, supervise staff, and optimize handovers.