Cold Store Manager

Hire Resolve; Mahikeng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Mahikeng is seeking an experienced Cold Store Manager to oversee logistics operations, ensure health and safety compliance, and maintain cold chain integrity. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in cold store management, strong leadership qualities, and excellent organizational skills. This role offers a negotiable salary and the opportunity for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cold store and logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to manage shift-based teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Cold Store, Dispatch, and Logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures.
• Maintain discipline and manage staff performance.

Skills

Cold store management

Logistics operations

Health and Safety knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Qualification in logistics or operations management

Job description

A leading food processing company is looking for an experienced Cold Store Manager with strong experience in cold store, dispatch, and logistics operations to join their team in Mahikeng. The ideal candidate will manage all day and night shift operations, ensure health and safety compliance, uphold cold chain integrity, and provide effective leadership across the department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all Cold Store, Dispatch, and Logistics operations.

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures and standards.

• Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Maintain discipline and manage staff performance, conduct, and attendance.

• Provide leadership and guidance across all shifts.

• Ensure optimal workflow and cold chain integrity in all logistics activities.

• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and stock management.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to streamline processes.

• Identify and implement operational improvements.

• Report to the National Logistics Manager.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in cold store and logistics management, preferably in food processing.

• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and SOPs.

• Proficient in MS Excel, email, and logistics systems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage shift-based teams and work under pressure.

• Matric (Grade 12) required.

• A qualification in logistics, operations management, or a related field is advantageous.

• Must be in good health and capable of working in cold environments.

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.