Distribution Team Leader

Key Purpose

• The primary role of the Distribution Team Leader is to lead the SBU in the execution of the Distribution plan, ensuring that product is delivered safely, effectively and efficiently in full and on time to all our customers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
People Practices

• Coach team members in the correct execution of their tasks operational and technical.
• Check and ensure that team members monitor planned deliveries versus actual deliveries to obtain the desired customer service levels.
• Check and ensure that team members carry out required Truck and equipment checks and that the information is recorded on the appropriate systems.
• To drive SC Ways initiatives on own shift
• Communicates work practice deployment plans and ensures team buy in.
• Coaches team members on work practice Implementation.
• Coaches team members situational problem solving.

Operating and Logistics Control

• Ensuring that team members understand and adhere to the operational, quality and logistics standards, work instructions and maintenance schedules, work practice deployment plans and performance target.
• Review and sign off of distribution performance (QCDSM) and ensuring that all required administrative tasks in support of the distribution driver team are carried out.
• Ensures all pre and post trip checks are conducted and problems identified and resolved.

Maintenance of trucks and related equipment

• Check that the drivers and other team members, carry out required basic vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks and any required basic running repairs on the road in accordance with work instructions and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure that the mechanic carries out repairs on and before the shift and coaches the team members on autonomous maintenance activities and carries out work in support of the fleet maintenance controllers.
• Participates in maintenance planning meetings to highlights maintenance problems requiring attention.

Communication

• Communicate team goals and regularly review to ensure team alignment.
• Prepare for the daily shift meeting by reviewing past shift performance and identifying issues for team discussion.
• Ensure that visual management boards are updated prior shift meetings.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement

• Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain. 
• Be in possession of a valid heavy duty driver’s license and statutory documentation.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years supervisory distribution or transport experience in a FMCG, bottling or food processing environment.

General    
Competencies

Knowledge:

• Understanding of The People Way practices and principles.
• Understanding of Company Policies and Procedures.
• Understanding of The Supply Chain Way practices and principles.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of transport and distribution.
• MS Office skills.
• A self-starter with high energy levels.
• Ability to identify gaps and initiate improvement activities.
• Understanding of SHEQ policies and procedures.
• The People Way and Company labour relations practices.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven Leadership skills and technical capability.
• Excellent Industrial Relations Management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - clear capability and credibility to influence at front line level.
• Good problem solving capability.
• Is a logical thinker with the ability to determine quick solutions when problems arise.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality is non-negotiable.
• Ability to train and coach own team.
• Ability to be pragmatic, and able to place equal emphasis on quality and productivity.
• Assertiveness.
• Negotiation skills.