Division: Production

Reference Number: LS-01-26

Grade: C4

Purpose of the job

The Logistics Supervisor reports to the Secondary Manufacturing Manager and has the primary responsibility to actively supervise and coordinate the various shift activities of Site logistics Operations on site so as to achieve the plans for loading and off-loading (bulk) and filling (break bulk) (Packed) and filling (Packed &drums and Cylinders) of quality approved product and conforming and always adhering to SHERQ as well as cost control requirements. Responsible for all activities at weighbridge, cl2 packaging and Bulk loading sections.

The responsibilities above mentioned shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act No.85 of 1993.

This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.

Key Performance Area

1. Plan, lead and control Logistics resources on shift.
   • To ensure that reports on subordinate’s work attendance are recorded
   • To ensure competency by ensuring adherence to training schedule on                                                                                                                                         a monthly basis.
   • To ensure that deviations are reported with corrective and preventative steps.
   • To ensure equipment operates safely and optimally, by doing inspections on a shift basis, with downtime and the causes reported to the Maintenance function within 10 minutes of downtime.
   • Initiates job cards and liaise with Logistics Analyst to plan the maintenance activities during the shift.
   • To ensure that Subordinates are scheduled per shift to ensure optimum production and reduction of overtime on a sift basis.
   • To ensure that Subordinates are coached and developed to meet set goals on a shift basis.
   • To ensure that Subordinates are performing optimally by conducting performance appraisals as per the NCP’s performance management policy and procedure
   • Conducting the weekly self-audits and perform regular job observation on the Subordinates
   • Re-working of products that do not conform to specifications regularly
   • Coordinating and controlling the maintenance, filling and dispatch of Chlorine Road Tankers on daily basis
   • Communicate with customer services and weighbridge operators during the shift and ensure the planning and scheduling of loads as per the limited stock as well as per quality
   • Coordinating and controlling the maintenance, filling and dispatch of Chlorine drums and cylinder on daily basis.
2. Coordinating of all Logistics Activities on shift.
   • To ensure availability of suitable packaging units according to the packaging list.
   • To ensure the order fulfilment by maintaining the accurate stock count of Bulk and Packed products as well as empty containers and packaging materials.
   • To ensure availability of good quality product according to NCP’s standards by liaising with the laboratory and checking quality records.
   • To ensure dispatch of products as per the Daily Program for bulk and packed products on afternoon and night shifts as well as after office hours on weekends and public holidays.
   • To ensure that all information regarding packed and dispatched products is recorded on the Moodi and posted to SAP system per shift.
   • Coordinating and controlling the maintenance, filling, and dispatch of Chlorine Road Tankers on a shift basis
   • Addresses the delays encountered at loading areas
   • Trains new subordinates as well as new colleagues on the required job scope during the shift.
   • Manages the final products per shift. (Filling of Drums, flobins, polycans, Cl2 drums and cylinders)
   • Monitor and review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
3. Ensure compliance to SC SHEQ objectives and targets.
   • To ensure compliance to OSHAS 18001 and other relevant Health and Safety legislations- implementation and monitoring thereof on a shift basis
   • To ensure compliance to SANS ISO:9001 and other relevant quality legislation implementation and monitoring thereof on a shift basis
   • To ensure compliance to ISO 14001 and other relevant Environmental legislations- implementation and monitoring thereof on a shift basis
   • To ensure that Root cause investigations (RCI’s) are conducted according to Specified standards and reported to the RCI committee on morning shifts
   • To ensure that the number of incidents (off-spec, PCC, FCC, etc) are reported to the Northern Plants & Site Logistics Manager on a shift basis.
   • To ensure that safety audits are conducted, and findings are reported and rectified on a weekly basis.
   • Responsible for the approval of all the final products on site on a shift basis
   • Responsible for the approval of all break bulk products during the shift (SAP)
   • Responsible for updating and correcting stock as well as quality data on SAP data capturing system on a shift basis
   • Addressing CAPAs audit findings related to Environment, Safety and Quality on regularly.
4. Establishing and Maintaining interpersonal Relationships.
   • To ensure that all information regarding each shift is compiled and reported to the Northern Plants & Site Logistics Manager during each shift
   • To ensure that all information regarding the shift is provided to next shift workers at the beginning of the shift
   • To ensure that information is provided to other stakeholders on a daily basis.
   • To ensure that disciplinary grievance matters managed according to the NCP Disciplinary code.
5. Ensure cost control on shift.
   • To ensure that people related cost targets (for the shift) for overtime, call outs and staff refreshments are achieved.
   • To reduce the turnaround times of vehicles that load bulk and packed products as reported against standard times.
   • To prevent and reduce the Loss of Primary Containment incidents of final product in all Supply chain areas.
6. People management.
   • Ensure that work is completed timeously and accurately
   • Put in place a personal and staff Development plan
   • Do Succession planning for subordinates
   • Make sure there is adherence to OHS on shift
   • Staff optimization
   • Compile and manage shift roster for all logistics sections. (Caustic, hypo&Cl2 tanker, HCL & PLX and cl2 packaging/filling)
   • Manage and control overtime for your sections
   • Train and signoff training for subordinates.
7. Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety and Quality Legislation
• Knowledge of Supply Chain activities
• Knowledge & Experience Dangerous Goods handling
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety and Quality Legislation
• Knowledge of Supply Chain activities
• Knowledge & Experience Dangerous Goods handling
• Computer Skills MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) as well as Moodi and SAP
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety and Quality Legislation.
• Computer Skills MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) as well as Moodi and SAP
• Planning and organizing
• Communication.

Experience

• 2 – 5 years’ experience in a Chemical Manufacturing Plant
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain
• 1 to 2 years Supervisory Experience
• Competency and Knowledge/Experience in Hypo, HCL, ferric, PLX, Chlorine filling & loading and dispatch sections and Experience/knowledge on loading and handling these products.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Diploma in chemical/industrial engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain

Reporting structure:

This position reports to the Secondary Manufacturing Manager.

Personal Circumstances:

• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
• Will be required to work shifts.

Other requirements:

Please ensure:

• That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
• That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form and subject of the email (if applicable).
• That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
• Applications can be handed in at the HR offices (Head Office) or sent electronically (email below/NCP Website) on or before the closing date.
• Only applications that are submitted to HR directly with either of the 2 methods mentioned above will be considered.

External Applicants:

Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.

Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.

All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 05 February 2026

CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za

Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.