Job Description

TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES Ensure vehicles are available and correctly allocated to drivers. Assist in daily logistics department planning. Ensure correct signage as required for dangerous goods transportation is made available and displayed on trucks. Assist the logistics manager by liaising with production and distribution managers to determine transportation priorities and requirements. Assist in liaising with sales personnel if scheduled deliveries to customers cannot be fulfilled. Conduct spot checks on vehicle cleanliness and correct PPE worn by drivers at all times. Escalate any issues to the logistics manager. Escalate any breakdowns to the logistics manager as and when it happens. Ensure daily vehicle checklists are submitted by drivers and cross check information recorded. Liaise with the logistics manager, or in his absence the Workshop manager regarding vehicle breakdowns when required. Perform other tasks within reason as assigned by the logistics manager. Assist the Logistics manager in implementing the Quality management system. SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL In the absence of the logistics manager assist by ensuring safe work procedures are adhered to. Report any unsafe conditions or environmental pollution in accordance with SHE procedures to the logistics manager Ensure loads are secure and report any problems to the logistics manager. Ensure vehicles are carrying the correct hazchem notices and tremcards for the type of goods being transported. Ensure personal protective equipment issued is worn when required and report damaged or loss equipment to the logistics manager. Ensure road traffic regulations are adhered to at all times. Assist the logistics manager to manage employee time and attendance on a daily basis. Ensure daily checking of Ctrack system for driver deviations. BBS Behaviour Based Safety - In the absence of the Logistics manager assist by: Conducting daily driver coaching as per Drive Cam report. Analyse weekly and monthly Drive Cam reports and implement procedure to reduce non-conformance Assist the logistics manager in issuing of disciplinary warning for non-conformance of company policy and procedures. Conduct disciplinary hearing when assigned to you by the Logistics manager. ASSIST THE LOGISTICS MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Ensure requirements of the SHE system are implemented and adhered to. Report and investigate all incidents that involve any personnel and vehicles under your control. Ensure all vehicles carry the required safety and emergency equipment and that drivers are conversant in the use of this equipment.
Minimum Educational Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification Desired Qualification: Certificate/Diploma: Transport or Logistics & Supply Chain Management Minimum Work Experience Required: At least 3-years experience in transportation and or distribution environment that includes fleet controlling. Desired Work Experience: Dangerous goods transportation Computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel) Skills/Abilities and Competencies: Planning & Supervising skills Performance management skills Knowledge of OH&S Act Time management

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