Loading Supervisor
2026-05-13T11:12:35+00:00
Safal Group
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Logistics
Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations
2026-05-20T17:00:00+00:00
8
Responsibilities or duties
Operational responsibilities/Tasks
Coordinating logistics: Liaise with transporters, Outsourced loading service provider, and internal teams to manage schedules, vehicle placement, and routes for timely loading & delivery. .
Supervising Loading staff: Assign loaders and unloaders to specific docks, monitor performance, and conduct handover meetings during shift changes to update teams on ongoing activities.
Material handling: Supervise the handling of various goods, including Prime finished goods, seconds & Scrap, ensure proper use of material handling equipment (MHE) like cranes and forklifts. .
Safety and Quality Control: Oversee loading procedures, lashing, and arrangement of cargo to prevent damage in transit, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and company standards as provided for by product care regulations.
Understanding of safety procedures and workplace hazards, including emergency response and risk management.
Documentation and tracking: Maintain records of shipments, update loading/unloading details, prepare logistics receipts, and track vehicles to confirm delivery status.
Collaboration: Coordinate with Logistics Manager, Security Manager, and on-site staff to facilitate smooth operations, resolve any loading-related issues, and maintain good relationships with internal customers and team members.
Supply Chain Administration
- Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
- Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
- Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the Logistics function and establish a high level of performances & standards.
- Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance of SOPs.
- Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualifications required:
Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Qualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply Chain.
Experience needed
Experience required:
General work experience (years): 3+ years in ERP-based Supply Chain
Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 1 year in a Supervisory role
Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods
Key competencies and skills:
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Arithmetic skills
- Leadership & Effective communication skills
- Customer Focus
Computer literacy:
- End user of the ERP System is Must – SAP ERP System preferably
- Well conversant with MS - Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook
Personality profile:
- Positive
- Collaborative
- Fast-paced and prompt
- Drive for results
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Taking ownership and being committed
Additional/specific work requirements:
- High level of integrity.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
- Functional Excellence – Keen to learn the latest developments and new things in functions
- Driving solutions rather than just raising problems
- Drive for results – Demonstrating extraordinary levels of energy & efforts
- Customer Focus – Actively looking for ways to increase value and satisfaction for customers
- Must be driven to improve processes and take initiative to highlight opportunities.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
- Effective Communication Skills
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to prioritize effectively.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Success as Role:
- Improved truck turnaround time
- Implement 6K and adherence of Safety – Foster Zero harm in function.
- Real-time and error-free data entry.
- Improved operational performance & measurement
- Near-miss reporting and improvement suggestions.
- Liaise with transporters, Outsourced loading service provider, and internal teams to manage schedules, vehicle placement, and routes for timely loading & delivery.
- Assign loaders and unloaders to specific docks, monitor performance, and conduct handover meetings during shift changes to update teams on ongoing activities.
- Supervise the handling of various goods, including Prime finished goods, seconds & Scrap, ensure proper use of material handling equipment (MHE) like cranes and forklifts.
- Oversee loading procedures, lashing, and arrangement of cargo to prevent damage in transit, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and company standards as provided for by product care regulations.
- Understanding of safety procedures and workplace hazards, including emergency response and risk management.
- Maintain records of shipments, update loading/unloading details, prepare logistics receipts, and track vehicles to confirm delivery status.
- Coordinate with Logistics Manager, Security Manager, and on-site staff to facilitate smooth operations, resolve any loading-related issues, and maintain good relationships with internal customers and team members.
- Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
- Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
- Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the Logistics function and establish a high level of performances & standards.
- Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance of SOPs.
- Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Arithmetic skills
- Leadership & Effective communication skills
- Customer Focus
- End user of the ERP System is Must – SAP ERP System preferably
- Well conversant with MS - Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook
- High level of integrity.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
- Functional Excellence – Keen to learn the latest developments and new things in functions
- Driving solutions rather than just raising problems
- Drive for results – Demonstrating extraordinary levels of energy & efforts
- Customer Focus – Actively looking for ways to increase value and satisfaction for customers
- Must be driven to improve processes and take initiative to highlight opportunities.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
- Effective Communication Skills
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to prioritize effectively.
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Certified Course in Supply Chain (added advantage)
JOB-6a045ca34e587
Vacancy title:
Loading Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Safal Group
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 20 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities or duties
Operational responsibilities/Tasks
Coordinating logistics: Liaise with transporters, Outsourced loading service provider, and internal teams to manage schedules, vehicle placement, and routes for timely loading & delivery. .
Supervising Loading staff: Assign loaders and unloaders to specific docks, monitor performance, and conduct handover meetings during shift changes to update teams on ongoing activities.
Material handling: Supervise the handling of various goods, including Prime finished goods, seconds & Scrap, ensure proper use of material handling equipment (MHE) like cranes and forklifts. .
Safety and Quality Control: Oversee loading procedures, lashing, and arrangement of cargo to prevent damage in transit, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and company standards as provided for by product care regulations.
Understanding of safety procedures and workplace hazards, including emergency response and risk management.
Documentation and tracking: Maintain records of shipments, update loading/unloading details, prepare logistics receipts, and track vehicles to confirm delivery status.
Collaboration: Coordinate with Logistics Manager, Security Manager, and on-site staff to facilitate smooth operations, resolve any loading-related issues, and maintain good relationships with internal customers and team members.
Supply Chain Administration
- Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
- Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
- Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the Logistics function and establish a high level of performances & standards.
- Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance of SOPs.
- Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualifications required:
Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Qualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply Chain.
Experience needed
Experience required:
General work experience (years): 3+ years in ERP-based Supply Chain
Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 1 year in a Supervisory role
Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods
Key competencies and skills:
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Arithmetic skills
- Leadership & Effective communication skills
- Customer Focus
Computer literacy:
- End user of the ERP System is Must – SAP ERP System preferably
- Well conversant with MS - Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook
Personality profile:
- Positive
- Collaborative
- Fast-paced and prompt
- Drive for results
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Taking ownership and being committed
Additional/specific work requirements:
- High level of integrity.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
- Functional Excellence – Keen to learn the latest developments and new things in functions
- Driving solutions rather than just raising problems
- Drive for results – Demonstrating extraordinary levels of energy & efforts
- Customer Focus – Actively looking for ways to increase value and satisfaction for customers
- Must be driven to improve processes and take initiative to highlight opportunities.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
- Effective Communication Skills
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to prioritize effectively.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Success as Role:
- Improved truck turnaround time
- Implement 6K and adherence of Safety – Foster Zero harm in function.
- Real-time and error-free data entry.
- Improved operational performance & measurement
- Near-miss reporting and improvement suggestions.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
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