Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Act as a relief for various roles within operations in the PKL network and assist to maximise productivity of resources within a prescribed span of control.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

? Grade 12

? Certificate in Road and Transport Management, Warehousing or related field of study (advantageous)

? Computer literate with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Outlook and Excel.

? Must be willing to travel and work in various hubs across the network for extended periods

? Willing to be away from Home for extended periods up to 3 weeks

? Must have a valid driver's licence

? Minimum 5 year working experience in a similar leadership position within a warehousing environment

? Previous experience in managing a team

? Experience in managing a Health and Safety programme according to the

specifications stipulated by law (advantageous).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost management

? Optimise and verify labour hours through effective planning within the Hub budget.

? Ensure cost effective execution of plans in terms of the loading process of vehicles to maximise vehicle utilisation.

Operations Management

? Plan labour to ensure maximum productivity in accordance with forecasted receiving and despatch requirements.

? Investigate, follow- up and resolve all exceptions and ensure it is communicated to the relevant leaders.

? Ensure FIFO is applied across the entire hub floor as per the KPI target.

? Ensure that the ages of all parcels are kept within the KPI target.

? Manage the cross border function (where applicable).

Green

? Ensure the efficient loading process of vehicles in respect of vehicle utilisation.

Risk

? Adhere to Health and Safety requirements in accordance with the OHS Act and compliance to relevant regulations.

? Inspect all vehicles and material handling equipment to ensure no safety risk.

? Conduct safety toolbox talks.

? Manage housekeeping in the allocated area and ensure the warehouse is always neat, clean and safe.

? Enforce floor operating disciplines within standard operating practices (SOP's).

General

? Staff - lead & coach your team in applying the appropriate SOPs, making sure that all relevant disciplines and processes are adhered to and understood.

? Encouraging continuous improvement in your area of responsibility.

? Ensure effective document control in terms of all operational SOP's.

? Monitor and escalate all material handling equipment concerns to relevant

leaders.

? Act as Relief Operations Controller if and when required.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Competencies required: Team player; Communication skills; Able to maintain confidentiality; Stress Tolerance; Planning, Organising and Control; Detail Orientation; Problem Assessment and Service Orientation The position requires a highly disciplined self- starter that can work independently and within a team, under pressure and meet deadlines

Pepkor Logistics strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines, candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Matric certificate? Do you have Experience in applying a Health and Safety programme according to the specifications stipulated by law?
Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

leadership in a warehouse environment: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person