Logistics Foreman

Job Advert Summary

This is a full-time position, based at Marble Hall. The candidate will be required to lead and coordinate all logistics, dispatch and production scheduling activities to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, biosecurity, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Position Requirements/Qualification:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• A minimum of three years’ supervisory or managerial experience in a logistics, dispatch, warehousing, production or similar operational environment.
• Experience in the animal-feed or agricultural manufacturing industry would be advantageous
• Practical experience in staff supervision, production planning and dispatch coordination.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in compiling operational reports and working with performance data.
• Sound understanding of occupational health and safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• A valid driver’s licence, if applicable to the position.

Competencies

• Leadership and people management
• Planning and organising
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Clear and effective communication
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Customer focus
• Analytical thinking
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Accountability and operational ownership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Logistics & Dispatch

• Manage the daily dispatch operation.

• Coordinate all customer deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.

• Plan vehicle loading and dispatch according to customer requirements.

• Ensure correct product, quantity and destination before dispatch.

• Monitor fleet movements and turnaround times.

• Ensure legal axle and gross vehicle mass compliance.

• Production Planning

• Prepare and manage the daily and weekly factory production schedule.

• Coordinate production with customer demand and stock availability.

• Liaise with Production, Sales and Operations to optimize production efficiency.

• Staff Management

• Supervise the Dispatch Department.

• Manage the Weighbridge Operator, Bulk Loaders, Forklift Drivers and Cleaning Personnel.

• Allocate work and monitor productivity.

• Conduct toolbox talks.

• Manage attendance, leave, overtime and shift planning.

• Conduct counselling, disciplinary action and performance management.

• Biosecurity

• Manage the site's biosecurity programme.

• Ensure all trucks are cleaned and disinfected according to company procedures.

• Monitor compliance with biosecurity requirements.

• Investigate and resolve biosecurity deviations.

• Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Investigate incidents, customer complaints and NCRs.

• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.

• Promote continuous improvement within the department.

• Administration & Reporting

• Maintain dispatch documentation.

• Maintain weighbridge records.

• Compile operational and KPI reports.

• Analyze operational data using Excel.

• Capture and maintain information on CBH Portal, Mix Telematics, Jarrison and Sage