General Manager

Fair Exports; Greater Noida; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. in Greater Noida is seeking an experienced General Manager Cold Storage Warehouse to oversee end-to-end operations at our large-scale facility.

This role is responsible for cold chain integrity, inventory management, refrigeration plant operations, food safety compliance, manpower management, and export/inbound logistics coordination. The GM will lead a multi-disciplinary team, optimize space and dock utilization, and ensure continuous improvement across safety,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in large-scale cold storage operations.
• Strong understanding of HACCP/ISO/FSSAI food safety standards.
• Experience with ERP/WMS-driven inventory management and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-temperature cold storage operations to maintain product integrity and compliance.
• Manage daily inbound/outbound logistics and ensure on-time fulfilment of domestic and export shipments.
• Supervise ammonia/Freon refrigeration systems, plan preventive maintenance and uptime optimization.
• Lead audits and ensure adherence to regulatory, safety and environmental standards.
• Drive budgeting, cost control, and vendor management within the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Crisis management

Cost optimization

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

MBA or related post-graduate diploma

Tools

WMS

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced General Manager Cold Storage Warehouse to oversee end-to-end operations at our large-scale facility in Ecotech 10, Greater Noida. This role is responsible for cold chain integrity, inventory management, refrigeration plant operations, food safety compliance (HACCP/ISO/FSSAI), manpower management, and export/inbound logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facility & Cold Chain Operations

• Oversee multi-temperature cold storage zones (chilled, frozen, blast freezers) to maintain strict product integrity for perishable goods and export commodities.
• Monitor continuous temperature tracking, data logging, and alarm management systems to eliminate cold-chain disruptions.
• Optimize space utilization, racking layouts, and dock turn-around times for inbound receiving, sorting, palletizing, and dispatch.

2. Inventory & Warehouse Management (WMS)

• Manage daily inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely fulfillment of domestic distribution and international export shipments.
• Drive strict inventory accuracy through cycle counts, FIFO/FEFO protocols, and real-time ERP/WMS tracking to minimize stock shrinkage and spoilage.
• Coordinate material handling equipment (MHE) deployment, including reach trucks, forklifts, and battery charging infrastructure.

3. Plant Engineering & Maintenance

• Supervise the maintenance of ammonia/Freon refrigeration systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and backup power generators (DG sets).
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules to ensure 100% operational uptime and optimize energy/power efficiency across the facility.

4. Quality, Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Enforce international food safety and hygiene protocols, including HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSAI, and APEDA standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws, industrial safety norms, environmental guidelines, and fire/ammonia safety standards.
• Lead internal and external regulatory, statutory, and client audits.

5. Leadership, Budgeting & Cost Control

• Lead, train, and manage a multi-tiered workforce, including warehouse managers, refrigeration technicians, quality executives, and contract labor.
• Formulate and manage the annual operational budget (OPEX), controlling electricity consumption, labor expenses, and packaging/handling costs.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Agriculture/Food Technology, or a related field. An MBA or post-graduate diploma in Supply Chain/Operations is preferred.
• Experience: 15-20+ years in warehouse operations, with at least 6-8 years in a senior leadership/GM role managing large commercial cold storage units (food, meat, seafood, fresh produce, or pharma).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems (Ammonia/Freon), automated cold store systems, WMS, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle).
• Skills: Excellent leadership, vendor management, crisis management, and cost optimization skills.