Route Compliance Clerk

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Company RCL Foods Functions Operations/Manufacturing Job Type Classification Permanent Location - Town / City Kokstad Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters. Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, analytical Route Compliance Clerk within the baking business unit. The suitable candidate will be required to manage GPSTS vehicle units, Garmins and GPST logins daily and ensure route viability loaves per km, cpk ‘s, cpl. This role will be based in Kokstad and reporting to the Depot controller. Minimum Requirements Education and Qualification: Matric Valid code 10 driver ‘s licence and PDP Knowledge of Distribution and Logistics Ability to work systematically. Ability to prioritize workload. Report writing and analysis Experience and Training: At least 3 Years qualified experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG) in a similar role Experience in GPSTS and Garmins Excellent Microsoft office skills Duties & Responsibilities • Administer and monitor the uploaded system route allocations on a daily basis. • Liaise with drivers and customers throughout the day and note all comments and problems on a daily report that is sent to management after shift end. • Monitor real time fuel consumption, speeding, braking and other driving and vehicle performance exceptions. • Where necessary, track down the driver and send the vehicle back to the depot. • Follow up stationary drivers at the back door for more than 15 minutes. • Manage GPSTS vehicle units, Garmins and GPST logins daily • Report on actual kilometers vs GPS kilometers vs daily averages of previous month • Report on any km route deviations on daily info transport and sales file daily • Monitoring and reporting on transport logistics issues including speeding, harsh braking, route deviations and route plotting, pre-trip inspections. • Route analysis and optimization route splitting to be done, monthly reduce km where possible • Ensure vehicle utilization at maximum capacity daily • Ensure route viability loaves per km, cpk ‘s, cpl • Handle disciplinary investigation enquiries of drivers on logistics Effective Teamwork and Self-Management • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development. • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. • Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. • Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately. • Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.