[ref. a72071924] MPC Recruitment - Dispatch Supervisor

Managing workload, planning and ensuring cost-effective logistics operations.

Job type: On-site

• Manage end-to-end trucking operations, which include, the loading and offloading of raw materials, finished products (bagged or bulk), packaging and pallets.
• Manage Dispatch Clerks
• Training all new staff.
• Ensure correct stock and quantities are loaded in accordance with picking slips.
• Ensure stock is loaded using FIFO principles.
• Manage Pallet return book and reporting.
• Manage Vehicle inspections and service history.
• Ensure all trucks are strapped and tarped.
• Regular stock counts and reporting as required.
• Assist with investigating damages and report accordingly to minimise/eliminate damages.
• Ensure weekly weighbridge tests are conducted and reported on accordingly.
• Flag Overweight loads immediately and report
• Handle internal and external queries and resolve any discrepancies timeously.
• Bag and Bulk TAT Reports.
• Ensure stock is being packed, labelled stored/packed in the correct manner for batch identification and stock counts.
• Ensure logbook is completed and checked.
• Scheduling loads and collection of pallets in advance.
• Issues Forklift Drivers with work scope for the shift, ensuring they are well informed and have set tasks.
• Ensuring checklists are completed and checked, so that issues are reported immediately.
• Housekeeping

• Senior Certificate
• Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management / Relevant Diploma in Commerce.
• Min of 2 years in a management or similar role.
• Min of 1 - 2 years working experience in Cement or similar Manufacturing environment.

• Customer service orientated
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint)

If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful