Cold Storage Operations Manager

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Paarl is seeking an experienced Cold Store Manager to lead a stand-alone cold storage facility. You will be responsible for end-to-end operations, ensuring service levels and efficient handling of perishables.

The role requires tertiary qualification and at least five years in cold store management, strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to develop staff and manage client relationships to grow volumes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree required; minimum 5 years’ experience as Cold Store Manager.
• Extensive operational knowledge of cold chain logistics.
• Proven knowledge of fruit and vegetable products.
• Strong financial acumen and cost control experience.
• Leadership experience and staff development.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-centric approach and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget and P&L of the facility.
• Oversee and manage the entire operations of the cold store facility.
• Ensure adherence to PPECB cold chain SOPs and SOPs.
• Drive Health & Safety compliance to maintain a safe workplace.
• Process and cost management; resource management.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders to grow volumes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Financial acumen

Team development

Operations management

Education

Tertiary degree

Job description

Job Title: Cold Storage Operations Manager

Location: Paarl

Cold Store Manager

• A well-established player in cold storage solutions for perishables industry, with several state-of-the-art facilities, is looking for a Cold Store Manager
• The group has established a worldwide reputation in the field of stevedoring, transport, warehousing and other port related activities.
• They are looking for a professional with a strong background in Cold Chain/Cold Storage.
• The successful incumbent will have full responsibility for a stand-alone cold storage facility delivering exceptional experience to their customers.
• They offer a unique opportunity that is certain to accelerate your career.
• When you join the team, you join a values-based work environment where you can shape and drive solutions and be part of building a high-performing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Profit & Loss

• Manage budget and P&L of the facility.
• Manage new and existing customer base.
• Manage site performance (cost/utilization)
• Continuous improvement and successful implementation thereof.
• Ensure profitability and sustainability of the facility.

Operational Excellence

• Manage the entire operations of the cold store facility.
• Oversee and manage adherence to PPECB cold chain standard operating protocols and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Drive Health & Safety compliance and adherence in order to ensure a safe working environment.
• Process and cost management.
• Resources management.

People Management

• Instil a culture of high-performance whereby employee productivity and performance are enhanced within a positive, healthy, and vibrant environment.
• Oversee the implementation of training linked to cooling solutions and client.
• Ensure that staff discipline is maintained and consistently applied.

Client Management

• Build effective relationship with clients and key stakeholders to maintain and increase volumes.
• Develop and/or improve value proposition to customers.

Who are we looking for a candidate with:

• Tertiary degree and minimum 5 years’ experience as Cold Store Manager.
• Extensive operational knowledge of cold chain logistics.
• Proven industry knowledge in fruit and vegetable products.
• Financial acumen.
• Strong leadership and proven ability to manage and develop staff at all levels.
• Collaboration and influencing skills.
• Stakeholder management and customer-centric competencies.