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Distribution Supervisor

Distribution Supervisor

HR GenieWes-Kaap, South Africa
19 days ago
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 COFs 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.
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