Job Description
Our client market leader in the manufacturing / production industry is looking to hire a Despatch Manager based North of Durban
The primary responsibility of the role is to manage and coordinate dispatch and transportation operations to guarantee the efficient and timely delivery of goods
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Team Leadership : Oversee and guide outbound logistics teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations
- Scheduling : Develop and manage workload schedules to guarantee timely deliveries and collections
- Customer Relations : Address customer inquiries resolve issues and foster positive relationships with clients
- Vehicle Maintenance : Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and comply with all safety standards
- ProblemSolving : Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Compliance & Quality Control : Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies strictly adhering to SOPs across all dispatch processes. Conduct regular quality audits on outgoing customer orders
- Operational Efficiency : Manage departmental costs and expenditures to stay within budgetary limits
- HighPressure Environment : Work effectively under tight deadlines in a demanding highvolume warehouse setting
Minimum Requirements :
Education and Experience :
Matric with relevant tertiary qualification510 years experience in a similar role (preferably in the print industry)Drivers licence required : Code 08Intermediate computer skillsKnowledge and Skills :
Leadership skillsAdvanced problem solving and critical thinking skillsStrong numerical and administrative skillsStrong communication and time management skillsTeam playerCustomer focusedSalary : Market related
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1