Loading Supervisor

Mabati Rolling Mills is seeking a Loading Supervisor based in Mariakani to oversee loading and unloading operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and SOP compliance. The role focuses on improving truck turnaround time and maintaining safe, productive operations through 6K principles. This position reports to the Logistics Manager.

Reference Number
002SL13003

Description

Key responsibilities:

Operational responsibilities/Tasks

• Coordinating logistics: Liaise with transporters, Outsourced loading service provider, and internal teams to manage schedules, vehicle placement, and routes for timely loading & delivery.
• Supervising Loading staff: Assign loaders and unloaders to specific docks, monitor performance, and conduct handover meetings during shift changes to update teams on ongoing activities.
• Material handling: Supervise the handling of various goods, including Prime finished goods, seconds & Scrap, ensure proper use of material handling equipment (MHE) like cranes and forklifts.
• Safety and Quality Control: Oversee loading procedures, lashing, and arrangement of cargo to prevent damage in transit, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and company standards as provided for by product care regulations.
• Understanding of safety procedures and workplace hazards, including emergency response and risk management.
• Documentation and tracking: Maintain records of shipments, update loading/unloading details, prepare logistics receipts, and track vehicles to confirm delivery status.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with Logistics Manager, Security Manager, and on-site staff to facilitate smooth operations, resolve any loading-related issues, and maintain good relationships with internal customers and team members.

Supply Chain Administration

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
• Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the Logistics function and establish a high level of performances & standards.
• Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance of SOPs.
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply Chain.

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 3+ years in ERP-based Supply Chain
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 1 year in a Supervisory role
• Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods

Key competencies and skills:

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Arithmetic skills
• Leadership & Effective communication skills
• Customer Focus

Computer literacy:

• End user of the ERP System is Must – SAP ERP System preferably
• Well conversant with MS – Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Collaborative
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Drive for results
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Taking ownership and being committed

Additional/specific work requirements:

• High level of integrity.
• Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
• Functional Excellence – Keen to learn the latest developments and new things in functions
• Driving solutions rather than just raising problems
• Drive for results – Demonstrating extraordinary levels of energy & efforts
• Customer Focus – Actively looking for ways to increase value and satisfaction for customers
• Must be driven to improve processes and take initiative to highlight opportunities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
• Effective Communication Skills
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to prioritize effectively.

Success as Role:

• Improved truck turnaround time
• Implement 6K and adherence of Safety – Foster Zero harm in function.
• Real-time and error-free data entry.
• Improved operational performance & measurement
• Near-miss reporting and improvement suggestions.