Job Details
- Job Title: Logistics Foreman
- Company: CBH – Nutri Feeds
- Business Unit: Nutri Feeds
- Division: Feed
- Department: Nutri Feeds – Bloemfontein Feedmill
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
- Job Category: Agriculture
- Reference Number: CBH260805-1
- Closing Date: 12 August 2026
Job Overview
CBH’s Nutri Feeds division is looking for an experienced Logistics Foreman to join its Bloemfontein Feedmill team. This permanent position is ideal for a motivated leader with experience in logistics, dispatch, and production planning. The successful candidate will oversee daily logistics operations, coordinate production schedules, supervise dispatch staff, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and biosecurity standards while delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Dispatch
- Manage daily dispatch operations efficiently.
- Coordinate customer deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.
- Plan vehicle loading according to customer requirements.
- Verify correct products, quantities, and delivery destinations before dispatch.
- Monitor fleet movements and turnaround times.
- Ensure compliance with legal axle load and gross vehicle mass regulations.
Production Planning
- Prepare and manage daily and weekly production schedules.
- Coordinate production based on customer demand and stock availability.
- Work closely with Production, Sales, and Operations teams to maximize efficiency.
Staff Management
- Supervise the Dispatch Department.
- Manage Weighbridge Operators, Bulk Loaders, Forklift Drivers, and Cleaning Personnel.
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor staff productivity.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Manage attendance, leave, overtime, and shift schedules.
- Handle performance management, counselling, and disciplinary processes.
Biosecurity
- Oversee the site’s biosecurity programme.
- Ensure trucks are cleaned and disinfected according to company procedures.
- Monitor adherence to biosecurity standards.
- Investigate and resolve biosecurity-related issues.
Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Investigate incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate dispatch and weighbridge records.
- Compile operational reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Analyse operational data using Microsoft Excel.
- Capture and maintain information on CBH Portal, Mix Telematics, Jarrison, and Sage systems.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12.
- At least 3 years’ managerial experience in a similar logistics or production environment.
Required Competencies
- Leadership
- Planning and organising
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Conflict management
- Customer focus
- Analytical thinking
- Computer literacy