Logistics Supervisor

Job Advert Summary

Feltex is seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to oversee the receipt of goods (inbound) and distribution of goods (outbound). The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that incoming raw materials are efficiently managed and supplied to production, and that customer orders are fulfilled timeously and efficiently.

This role plays a key part in supporting operational excellence by coordinating logistics workflows, monitoring performance metrics, optimising inventory and transport processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Logistics Supervisor will also serve as a primary point of contact between supply chain teams, production, and management, foster a culture of efficiency and accountability, and ensure all logistics practices align with organisational objectives and compliance requirements.

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or relevant qualification in inventory & operations management/ Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Firm grasp / understanding of logistics activities and processes.

Despatch and Raw materials stores:

• Oversee the logging and tracking of required documentation in relation to all applicable deliveries and receipts
• The safe loading and offloading placement of material on vehicles.
• Ensure correct deliveries to customers.
• Report any damages to stock immediately to management.
• Identify and attend to bottlenecks and escalate to management.
• Monitor and maintain the Quality Management System within the logistics department.
• Ensure housekeeping and 5’s is maintained within the Logistics
• Oversee the correct packaging of all finished goods and raw materials

Customer Satisfaction:

• Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and on time deliveries.
• Communicate with customers and management about delivery times and special requests.
• Escalate any short deliveries to customers and management immediately.

Stock Takes and Cycle Counts:

• Responsible for the execution of monthly stock takes.
• Analyse and interpret stock variance reports and highlight non-conformances.
  
  Daily cycle counts – analyse SOH report daily and report on variances.

Project Administration:

• Implement project administration processes according to requirements
• Plan, organise and support project meetings and workshops
• Fulfil procurement activities and supervise procurement administration
• Provide procurement administration support to a project
• Conduct project documentation management to support project processes

Moving machinery:

• Daily checks on truck/forklift/stacker inspection reports.
• Check load tests for lifting equipment.
• Track license expiry dates for all drivers of moving machinery including license renewals for trucks.

FIFO system:

• Ensure FIFO system is followed in Finished goods and Raw materials stores.

Administration:

• Ensure exceptions are cleared on SACO system weekly.
• Ensure that employees hours approved are in line with actual hours worked.
• Assist with the resolution of pay queries.
• Ensure that daily reports are updated and displayed.

People Management:

• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
• Mentor and coach team to promote improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Assist to resolve grievances and disputes

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvements.