Dispatch Supervisor (Nigh Shift)

SUMMARY:
Pinetown - Our client is seeking an experienced Night Shift Dispatch Supervisor to join their team and lead night-shift picking, staging, loading, and fleet coordination at their fast-paced meat production facility.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established meat production and FMCG processing facility. As the Night Shift Dispatch Supervisor, you will oversee night-shift dispatch operations, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, strict cold-chain compliance, and timely vehicle departures. Key Responsibilities Supervise night-shift picking, staging, and loading tasks against approved orders, dispatch schedules, and route cut-offs Verify product codes, quantities, picking accuracy, load sequence, and dispatch documentation before vehicle release Enforce FIFO/FEFO principles, product segregation, dispatch temperature checks, and traceability standards Record and escalate stock variances, shortages, damages, returns, and loading discrepancies Manage night-shift dispatch staff attendance, task allocation, productivity, safe loading, and shift discipline Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, PPE compliance, equipment readiness, and safe traffic movement in the dispatch area Coordinate vehicle availability, loading priorities, and departure times with the Night Shift Manager and Fleet Controller Complete hourly loading progress updates, dispatch exception logs, and comprehensive shift handovers Requirements Matric essential; relevant logistics, warehouse, or supervisory training is advantageous Proven experience supervising dispatch or warehouse teams within chilled food, meat processing, or FMCG environments Sound knowledge of night-shift dispatch coordination, picking/loading controls, cold-chain compliance, and stock discipline Strong administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate hourly reporting and logs Attributes Reliable and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining operational standards Assertive, calm under pressure, and capable of making timely, effective escalations Comfortable working night-shift hours and adhering to strict food safety and hygiene protocols Salary R20 000 - R30 000 CTC per month. ***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***