Junior Logistics Supervisor

Duties and responsibilities:

• You are required to familiarize yourself with the relevant policies and procedures within your department as well as the company as a whole
• You are responsible to instruct, oversee and supervise the completion of tasks assigned to drivers and assistants (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