Cold-Room Manager (Fixed Term Role)

United Exports; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a Cold-Room Manager to oversee operations in the storage of blueberries. This role encompasses temperature and humidity management, inventory records, and collaboration with production and logistics to ensure quality and efficiency. Candidates should have Grade 12 education, relevant industry experience, and strong functional skills in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the soft fruit industry or similar required.
• Experience in a high-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of cold room operations and stock management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of cold storage facilities.
• Ensure optimal temperature and humidity levels for blueberries.
• Collaborate with production, packaging, and logistics teams.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data capturing

Record-keeping

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Device Magic

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

Indigo Berries is recruiting a Cold-Room Manager to join the team.

This position will be responsible for overseeing the administration of cold storage facilities, ensuring optimal temperature and humidity levels to preserve the freshness and quality of blueberries. The Cold-Room Manager will collaborate with production, packaging, and logistics teams to coordinate movement and delivery, maintain accurate inventory records, implement cold chain management systems, and stay updated on industry best practices to improve cold room operations.

Key Performance Outputs

• Monitor temperature and humidity levels, reporting fluctuations.
• Plan shifts and manage overtime for efficient operations.
• Communicate with the commercial team regarding packing instructions and provide fruit quality feedback.
• Maintain production data, including location, quantity, and quality records.
• Assess raw stock availability and coordinate stock transfers within cold room locations.
• Generate work orders for pallet building and assign IDs.
• Prepare inter-company sales orders and inspection documents for PPECB.
• Assist with loading and unloading blueberries, ensuring proper handling.
• Dispatch fruit to the packhouse and manage field-packed pallets.
• Oversee inter-company return authorizations and manage inventory levels.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with protocols.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Experience in the soft fruit industry or similar.
• Experience in a high-paced production environment.
• Computer skills: MS Excel, Word, Device Magic, Oracle Netsuite.

Functional / Technical Skills

• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and proficiency in data capturing and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of cold room operations, stock management, and intercompany processes is beneficial.