Assistant Cold Store Manager

Ultracongelados De La Ribera SL; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cold storage operations seeks an Assistant to the Cold Store Manager in Ashford. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have warehouse management experience and strong communication skills, contributing to high productivity within the coldstore environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse management experience required.
• SAP experience preferred; training will be given.
• Forklift licence is non-essential but desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cold Store Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Manage inventory and ensure safety compliance.
• Support team leaders with staff evaluations.

Skills

Warehouse management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Forklift licence

SAP experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

This role will be assisting the Cold Store Manager with the day to day operations of the Cold Store, including over seeing staff,managing inventory and efficient workflows. They will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organised environment, whilst supporting the overall efficiency and productivity of the cold store.

Teamwork

· Work collaboratively with all teams within supply chain.

· Work collaboratively with all coldstore teams (3 shifts) to maintain high productivity standards.

Communication

· Communicate effectively with coldstore staff, other departments and management to facilitate smooth operations.

· Clear and concise communications within Ardo UK and Group

· Communicating and interacting with external vendors and customers, keeping them up to date with any issues.

Strategic

· Assist the Cold Store Manager with achieving department objectives.

Analytical

· Problem solving – Identifying operational issues, suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities & Expertise

· Inventory Management – Maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper storage of goods and coordinating inventory cycles.

· Operations support – Assisting with receiving, stocking, retrieving and shipping goods. Ensuring smooth order fulfilment processes.

· Safety and Security – enforcing safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure coldstore environment.

· Deputise for the Cold Store Manager in their absence

· Assist the team leaders with completing monthly 1-2-1's with the coldstore team.

· Assist the coldstore manager to manage stock effectively and safely creating a plan to reduce damages and lost stock.

· Assist the coldstore manager in ensuring best practice within the coldstore and achieving maximum scores on all audits.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and will be subject to workload at the time.

Compliance

· Maintain a full understanding of the legal requirements within the department and within the business to be able to operate with full legal compliance.

· Personally comply with all policies, procedures, and risk assessments to role and responsibilities

· Completion of risk assessments with annual review of all key activities within the coldstore.

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Qualifications and Experience

· Warehouse management experience

· Forklift licence – Non essential

· SAP experience is preferred, although training will be given.

· Computer literacy is essential (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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