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The role is responsible for supervising drivers, coordinating fleet and delivery activities, maintaining distribution efficiency and managing daily operational requirements. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the successful candidate will provide the link between management and drivers while maintaining accountability, service standards and effective communication across the operation. \n\nRole Overview\n\nThe Distribution Team Leader will oversee daily driver and fleet activities, ensuring vehicles depart on time, deliveries are effectively planned and monitored, driver performance is managed and distribution operations remain within required service and cost parameters.\n\nThe role requires a hands-on individual who can maintain authority and accountability while building effective relationships with drivers, management, internal Sales and customers.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\n Full-time position based in Pinetown. \n\n Overtime may be required according to operational requirements. \n\n Unusual working hours may be required. \n\n Psychometric testing will be required for the position. \n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\n Conduct daily driver evaluations and debriefings and monitor performance. \n\n Ensure driver availability. \n\n Manage fleet control and delivery planning. \n\n Monitor delivery updates and ETAs. \n\n Ensure vehicles remain on designated routes. \n\n Promote a positive company image with customers and the public. \n\n Work towards maintaining a 99% OTIF and service efficiency rate and report exceptions. \n\n Ensure the fleet departs on time each day. \n\n Manage turnaround times in the yard and at customer sites. \n\n Ensure returned stock is documented daily. \n\n Manage PODs, picking slips, GRV queries and related administration. \n\n Manage the fleet tracking system. \n\n Maintain fleet, trailer and distribution-yard housekeeping. \n\n Compile late/non-delivery reports. \n\n Schedule truck servicing. \n\n Liaise with Internal Sales regarding delivery delays and related issues. \n\n Conduct daily fleet inspections. \n\n Complete weekly overtime analysis. \n\n Manage accident and incident reporting. \n\n Perform other transport and delivery-related functions as required. \n\n Manage yard control and receiving. \n\n Manage operational costs within budget, including fuel, wages and other operating costs. \n\nDesired Experience & Qualification\nMinimum Requirements\n\nApplicants must meet the following minimum requirements:\n\n Tertiary qualification in Logistics. \n\n 3–4 years' Logistics experience or experience in a similar field. \n\n 1–3 years' Supervisory experience – essential. \n\n Computer literacy, including: \n\n MS Word \n\n MS Excel \n\n Windows \n\n Code 08 driver's licence. \n\n Own transport. \n\n Ability and willingness to work overtime when operational requirements dictate. \n\n Willingness to work unusual hours. \n\nCompetencies\n\n Strong organisational and time-management ability. \n\n Ability to manage own processes effectively. \n\n High degree of self-discipline. \n\n Drive to succeed. \n\n Strong communication skills. \n\n Ability to build relationships quickly and 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