Receiving, Packing and Internal Dispatch Superintendent

Receiving, Packing and Internal Dispatch Superintendent Opportunity in Siavonga

Yalelo Limited invites qualified candidates to apply for the role of Receiving, Packing and Internal Dispatch Superintendent. This full-time position is based in Siavonga, Southern Province, Zambia, offering a challenging leadership role focused on overseeing the efficient receipt, packing, and dispatch of fresh fish products. Candidates interested in receiving packing dispatch superintendent jobs in Siavonga will find this role integral to ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and team performance within a dynamic food processing environment.

Key Responsibilities for Receiving Packing Dispatch Superintendent Jobs in Siavonga

• Receiving Stock: Supervise and coordinate the receipt of fresh fish from harvest teams, ensuring compliance with SOPs including appropriate ice topping on fish bins.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Lake Operations team regarding logistics of harvest trailers transporting fish to the harbour.
• Ensure proper handling of bins to prevent damage to equipment and processing facilities.
• Verify harvest quantities using Power BI and other reporting tools to match actual stock received.
• Oversee offloading processes to minimize product spillage and uphold food safety standards.
• Track daily fish volumes received and identify process improvements to reduce losses and optimise resources.

Packing and Dispatch Operations

• Ensure availability of correct packaging materials to meet daily dispatch requirements.
• Supervise prompt and efficient fish packing according to product specifications, customer orders, and quality benchmarks.
• Monitor packing team performance to meet production targets and minimize waste.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Control to enforce hygiene, product integrity, and temperature compliance.
• Coordinate the timely dispatch of packed fish to commercial distribution centers, verifying refrigeration systems and order accuracy prior to dispatch.
• Maintain detailed records of dispatches for traceability and compliance.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and Yalelo’s Workplace Health & Safety standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of workplace hazards and implement risk control measures.
• Guarantee safe use of all plant, equipment, and substances, with adequate worker training and supervision.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage performance and schedules of receiving attendants, packers, internal logistics, and dispatch teams.
• Develop, update, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct regular team training sessions.
• Lead team meetings to review performance, set objectives, and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate with HR to address skills gaps and oversee attendance, leave planning, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure 100% compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Drive process efficiency initiatives while managing manpower and controlling overtime costs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Production Management, Food Science, Warehousing, or a related field.
• Full Grade 12 Certificate with all academic qualifications certified by ZAQA.
• Membership in the relevant professional body is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fish or food processing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards, cold chain management, and food safety regulations.
• Experience managing teams in high-volume production or logistics environments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the following link:
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