Logistics Foreman -Marble Hall
Country Bird Holdings Ltd CBH · Limpopo
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- 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 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
Deadline:13th August,2026